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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.49, 26,209.86 and 6,380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.49, 26,209.86 and 6,380.90 is: 9,569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.49 : 26,209.86 = 6,380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.49/26,209.86 = 6,380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.49x = 26,209.86 × 6,380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.49x = 167,242,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,242,495.67/17,477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,569.02

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