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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,452.97, 26,163.83 and 6,351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,452.97, 26,163.83 and 6,351.83 is: 9,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,452.97 : 26,163.83 = 6,351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,452.97/26,163.83 = 6,351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,452.97x = 26,163.83 × 6,351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,452.97x = 166,188,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,188,037.73/17,452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.05

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