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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.58, 26,149.01 and 6,352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.58, 26,149.01 and 6,352.82 is: 9,530.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.58 : 26,149.01 = 6,352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.58/26,149.01 = 6,352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.58x = 26,149.01 × 6,352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.58x = 166,119,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,119,791.20/17,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.37

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