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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.06, 26,169.72 and 6,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.06, 26,169.72 and 6,344.70 is: 9,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.06 : 26,169.72 = 6,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.06/26,169.72 = 6,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.06x = 26,169.72 × 6,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.06x = 166,039,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,039,022.48/17,439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.10

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