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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.77, 26,419.29 and 6,369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.77, 26,419.29 and 6,369.92 is: 9,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.77 : 26,419.29 = 6,369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.77/26,419.29 = 6,369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.77x = 26,419.29 × 6,369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.77x = 168,288,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,288,829.81/17,611.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.48

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