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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.87, 26,184.75 and 6,359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.87, 26,184.75 and 6,359.31 is: 9,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.87 : 26,184.75 = 6,359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.87/26,184.75 = 6,359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.87x = 26,184.75 × 6,359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.87x = 166,516,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,516,942.52/17,451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.50

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