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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.22, 26,190.98 and 6,372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.22, 26,190.98 and 6,372.47 is: 9,550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.22 : 26,190.98 = 6,372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.22/26,190.98 = 6,372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.22x = 26,190.98 × 6,372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.22x = 166,901,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,901,291.83/17,476.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.19

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