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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.66, 26,169.24 and 6,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.66, 26,169.24 and 6,349.64 is: 9,525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.66 : 26,169.24 = 6,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.66/26,169.24 = 6,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.66x = 26,169.24 × 6,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.66x = 166,165,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,165,253.07/17,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.28

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