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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.65, 26,170.95 and 6,350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.65, 26,170.95 and 6,350.10 is: 9,527.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.65 : 26,170.95 = 6,350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.65/26,170.95 = 6,350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.65x = 26,170.95 × 6,350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.65x = 166,188,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,188,149.60/17,442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.69

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