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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,431.96, 26,151.08 and 6,354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,431.96, 26,151.08 and 6,354.19 is: 9,532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,431.96 : 26,151.08 = 6,354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,431.96/26,151.08 = 6,354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,431.96x = 26,151.08 × 6,354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,431.96x = 166,168,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,168,899.25/17,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.43

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