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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.59, 26,160.27 and 6,349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.59, 26,160.27 and 6,349.45 is: 9,518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.59 : 26,160.27 = 6,349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.59/26,160.27 = 6,349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.59x = 26,160.27 × 6,349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.59x = 166,103,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,103,326.35/17,450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,518.49

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