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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.05, 26,416.71 and 6,368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.05, 26,416.71 and 6,368.21 is: 9,552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.05 : 26,416.71 = 6,368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.05/26,416.71 = 6,368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.05x = 26,416.71 × 6,368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.05x = 168,227,024.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,227,024.71/17,610.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.90

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