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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.18, 26,419.90 and 6,370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.18, 26,419.90 and 6,370.33 is: 9,556.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.18 : 26,419.90 = 6,370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.18/26,419.90 = 6,370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.18x = 26,419.90 × 6,370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.18x = 168,303,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,303,317.62/17,612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.08

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