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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.44, 26,177.10 and 6,357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.44, 26,177.10 and 6,357.84 is: 9,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.44 : 26,177.10 = 6,357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.44/26,177.10 = 6,357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.44x = 26,177.10 × 6,357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.44x = 166,429,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,429,813.46/17,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,542.75

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