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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.69, 26,170.16 and 6,353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.69, 26,170.16 and 6,353.55 is: 9,530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.69 : 26,170.16 = 6,353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.69/26,170.16 = 6,353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.69x = 26,170.16 × 6,353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.69x = 166,273,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,273,388.30/17,445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,530.91

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