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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.34, 26,187 and 6,360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.34, 26,187 and 6,360.84 is: 9,543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.34 : 26,187 = 6,360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.34/26,187 = 6,360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.34x = 26,187 × 6,360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.34x = 166,571,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,571,317.08/17,453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.81

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