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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.71, 26,153.70 and 6,355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.71, 26,153.70 and 6,355.94 is: 9,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.71 : 26,153.70 = 6,355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.71/26,153.70 = 6,355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.71x = 26,153.70 × 6,355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.71x = 166,231,347.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,231,347.98/17,433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.05

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