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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.27, 26,418.54 and 6,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.27, 26,418.54 and 6,369.42 is: 9,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.27 : 26,418.54 = 6,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.27/26,418.54 = 6,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.27x = 26,418.54 × 6,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.27x = 168,270,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,270,777.05/17,611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.72

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