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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,437.64, 26,158.62 and 6,349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,437.64, 26,158.62 and 6,349.55 is: 9,525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,437.64 : 26,158.62 = 6,349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,437.64/26,158.62 = 6,349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,437.64x = 26,158.62 × 6,349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,437.64x = 166,095,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,095,465.62/17,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.11

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