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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,487.74, 26,227.93 and 6,399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,487.74, 26,227.93 and 6,399.66 is: 9,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,487.74 : 26,227.93 = 6,399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,487.74/26,227.93 = 6,399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,487.74x = 26,227.93 × 6,399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,487.74x = 167,849,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,849,834.50/17,487.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.14

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