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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,482.06, 26,225.67 and 6,386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,482.06, 26,225.67 and 6,386.15 is: 9,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,482.06 : 26,225.67 = 6,386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,482.06/26,225.67 = 6,386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,482.06x = 26,225.67 × 6,386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,482.06x = 167,481,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,481,005.74/17,482.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.17

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