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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.88, 26,182.44 and 6,361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.88, 26,182.44 and 6,361.74 is: 9,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.88 : 26,182.44 = 6,361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.88/26,182.44 = 6,361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.88x = 26,182.44 × 6,361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.88x = 166,565,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,565,875.85/17,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.20

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