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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.22, 26,151.46 and 6,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.22, 26,151.46 and 6,354.44 is: 9,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.22 : 26,151.46 = 6,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.22/26,151.46 = 6,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.22x = 26,151.46 × 6,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.22x = 166,177,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,177,883.48/17,432.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.80

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