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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.83, 26,171.24 and 6,350.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.83, 26,171.24 and 6,350.29 is: 9,527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.83 : 26,171.24 = 6,350.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.83/26,171.24 = 6,350.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.83x = 26,171.24 × 6,350.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.83x = 166,194,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,194,866.48/17,442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.97

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