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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,488.68, 26,233.34 and 6,395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,488.68, 26,233.34 and 6,395.36 is: 9,593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,488.68 : 26,233.34 = 6,395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,488.68/26,233.34 = 6,395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,488.68x = 26,233.34 × 6,395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,488.68x = 167,771,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,771,490.16/17,488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,593.15

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