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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.84, 26,223.78 and 6,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.84, 26,223.78 and 6,385.28 is: 9,580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.84 : 26,223.78 = 6,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.84/26,223.78 = 6,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.84x = 26,223.78 × 6,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.84x = 167,446,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,446,177.96/17,477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.48

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