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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,443.02, 26,171.52 and 6,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,443.02, 26,171.52 and 6,350.48 is: 9,528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,443.02 : 26,171.52 = 6,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,443.02/26,171.52 = 6,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,443.02x = 26,171.52 × 6,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,443.02x = 166,201,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,201,583.47/17,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,528.26

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