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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.63, 26,161.95 and 6,356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.63, 26,161.95 and 6,356.25 is: 9,528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.63 : 26,161.95 = 6,356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.63/26,161.95 = 6,356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.63x = 26,161.95 × 6,356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.63x = 166,291,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,291,894.69/17,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,528.73

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