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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.47, 26,161.58 and 6,350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.47, 26,161.58 and 6,350.33 is: 9,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.47 : 26,161.58 = 6,350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.47/26,161.58 = 6,350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.47x = 26,161.58 × 6,350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.47x = 166,134,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,134,503.76/17,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,519.80

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