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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.72, 26,146.08 and 6,335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.72, 26,146.08 and 6,335.34 is: 9,503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.72 : 26,146.08 = 6,335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.72/26,146.08 = 6,335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.72x = 26,146.08 × 6,335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.72x = 165,644,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,644,306.47/17,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.01

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