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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.19, 26,150.79 and 6,348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.19, 26,150.79 and 6,348.81 is: 9,517.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.19 : 26,150.79 = 6,348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.19/26,150.79 = 6,348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.19x = 26,150.79 × 6,348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.19x = 166,026,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,026,397.06/17,444.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.58

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