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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.32, 26,131.42 and 6,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.32, 26,131.42 and 6,329.26 is: 9,491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.32 : 26,131.42 = 6,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.32/26,131.42 = 6,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.32x = 26,131.42 × 6,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.32x = 165,392,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,392,551.35/17,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.51

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