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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.31, 26,171.99 and 6,355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.31, 26,171.99 and 6,355.17 is: 9,533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.31 : 26,171.99 = 6,355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.31/26,171.99 = 6,355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.31x = 26,171.99 × 6,355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.31x = 166,327,413.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,327,413.91/17,447.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.13

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