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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,448.70, 26,183.31 and 6,356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,448.70, 26,183.31 and 6,356.05 is: 9,537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,448.70 : 26,183.31 = 6,356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,448.70/26,183.31 = 6,356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,448.70x = 26,183.31 × 6,356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,448.70x = 166,422,427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,422,427.53/17,448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.81

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