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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.72, 26,216.36 and 6,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.72, 26,216.36 and 6,384.28 is: 9,576.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.72 : 26,216.36 = 6,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.72/26,216.36 = 6,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.72x = 26,216.36 × 6,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.72x = 167,372,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,372,582.82/17,477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,576.34

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