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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,437.44, 26,172.60 and 6,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,437.44, 26,172.60 and 6,354.84 is: 9,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,437.44 : 26,172.60 = 6,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,437.44/26,172.60 = 6,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,437.44x = 26,172.60 × 6,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,437.44x = 166,322,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,322,685.38/17,437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.25

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