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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.95, 26,149.57 and 6,353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.95, 26,149.57 and 6,353.19 is: 9,530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.95 : 26,149.57 = 6,353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.95/26,149.57 = 6,353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.95x = 26,149.57 × 6,353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.95x = 166,133,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,133,170.75/17,430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.93

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