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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.55, 26,141.91 and 6,333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.55, 26,141.91 and 6,333.21 is: 9,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.55 : 26,141.91 = 6,333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.55/26,141.91 = 6,333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.55x = 26,141.91 × 6,333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.55x = 165,562,205.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,562,205.83/17,432.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.30

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