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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,456.37, 26,191.50 and 6,363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,456.37, 26,191.50 and 6,363.81 is: 9,548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,456.37 : 26,191.50 = 6,363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,456.37/26,191.50 = 6,363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,456.37x = 26,191.50 × 6,363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,456.37x = 166,677,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,677,729.62/17,456.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,548.25

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