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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.96, 26,225.22 and 6,393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.96, 26,225.22 and 6,393.87 is: 9,591.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.96 : 26,225.22 = 6,393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.96/26,225.22 = 6,393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.96x = 26,225.22 × 6,393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.96x = 167,680,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,680,671.38/17,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,591.64

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