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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.09, 26,159.52 and 6,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.09, 26,159.52 and 6,348.95 is: 9,517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.09 : 26,159.52 = 6,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.09/26,159.52 = 6,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.09x = 26,159.52 × 6,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.09x = 166,085,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,085,484.50/17,450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.74

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