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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.83, 26,205.68 and 6,230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.83, 26,205.68 and 6,230.42 is: 9,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.83 : 26,205.68 = 6,230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.83/26,205.68 = 6,230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.83x = 26,205.68 × 6,230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.83x = 163,272,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,272,400.21/17,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.22

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