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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.39, 26,225.88 and 6,388.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.39, 26,225.88 and 6,388.05 is: 9,583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.39 : 26,225.88 = 6,388.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.39/26,225.88 = 6,388.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.39x = 26,225.88 × 6,388.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.39x = 167,532,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,532,232.73/17,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,583.46

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