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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.94, 26,178.51 and 6,350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.94, 26,178.51 and 6,350.55 is: 9,529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.94 : 26,178.51 = 6,350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.94/26,178.51 = 6,350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.94x = 26,178.51 × 6,350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.94x = 166,247,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,247,936.68/17,444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.87

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