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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.88, 26,162.33 and 6,356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.88, 26,162.33 and 6,356.50 is: 9,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.88 : 26,162.33 = 6,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.88/26,162.33 = 6,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.88x = 26,162.33 × 6,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.88x = 166,300,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,300,753.46/17,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.10

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