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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.47, 26,163.07 and 6,351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.47, 26,163.07 and 6,351.33 is: 9,521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.47 : 26,163.07 = 6,351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.47/26,163.07 = 6,351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.47x = 26,163.07 × 6,351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.47x = 166,170,291.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,170,291.38/17,452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,521.31

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