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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.64, 26,157.12 and 6,348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.64, 26,157.12 and 6,348.55 is: 9,523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.64 : 26,157.12 = 6,348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.64/26,157.12 = 6,348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.64x = 26,157.12 × 6,348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.64x = 166,059,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,059,784.18/17,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.61

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