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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.64, 26,161.62 and 6,351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.64, 26,161.62 and 6,351.55 is: 9,528.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.64 : 26,161.62 = 6,351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.64/26,161.62 = 6,351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.64x = 26,161.62 × 6,351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.64x = 166,166,837.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,166,837.51/17,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,528.11

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