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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.06, 26,209.19 and 6,380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.06, 26,209.19 and 6,380.46 is: 9,568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.06 : 26,209.19 = 6,380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.06/26,209.19 = 6,380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.06x = 26,209.19 × 6,380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.06x = 167,226,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,226,704.38/17,477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,568.36

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