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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.79, 26,169.93 and 6,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.79, 26,169.93 and 6,354.60 is: 9,529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.79 : 26,169.93 = 6,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.79/26,169.93 = 6,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.79x = 26,169.93 × 6,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.79x = 166,299,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,299,437.18/17,450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.62

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