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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.83, 26,147.88 and 6,352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.83, 26,147.88 and 6,352.07 is: 9,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.83 : 26,147.88 = 6,352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.83/26,147.88 = 6,352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.83x = 26,147.88 × 6,352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.83x = 166,093,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,093,033.37/17,429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.24

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