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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,456.19, 26,184.42 and 6,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,456.19, 26,184.42 and 6,363.24 is: 9,544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,456.19 : 26,184.42 = 6,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,456.19/26,184.42 = 6,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,456.19x = 26,184.42 × 6,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,456.19x = 166,617,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,617,748.72/17,456.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.91

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