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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.50, 26,005.77 and 6,385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.50, 26,005.77 and 6,385.50 is: 9,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.50 : 26,005.77 = 6,385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.50/26,005.77 = 6,385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.50x = 26,005.77 × 6,385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.50x = 166,059,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,059,844.34/17,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,582.49

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