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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.59, 26,158.77 and 6,348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.59, 26,158.77 and 6,348.45 is: 9,516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.59 : 26,158.77 = 6,348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.59/26,158.77 = 6,348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.59x = 26,158.77 × 6,348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.59x = 166,067,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,067,643.41/17,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,516.99

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