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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.33, 26,138.91 and 6,334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.33, 26,138.91 and 6,334.26 is: 9,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.33 : 26,138.91 = 6,334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.33/26,138.91 = 6,334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.33x = 26,138.91 × 6,334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.33x = 165,570,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,570,652.06/17,430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.00

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