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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.69, 26,178.14 and 6,350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.69, 26,178.14 and 6,350.30 is: 9,529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.69 : 26,178.14 = 6,350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.69/26,178.14 = 6,350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.69x = 26,178.14 × 6,350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.69x = 166,239,010.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,239,010.69/17,444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.49

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