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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.56, 26,158.40 and 6,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.56, 26,158.40 and 6,342 is: 9,514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.56 : 26,158.40 = 6,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.56/26,158.40 = 6,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.56x = 26,158.40 × 6,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.56x = 165,896,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,896,572.80/17,435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,514.84

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