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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.93, 26,180.55 and 6,362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.93, 26,180.55 and 6,362.01 is: 9,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.93 : 26,180.55 = 6,362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.93/26,180.55 = 6,362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.93x = 26,180.55 × 6,362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.93x = 166,560,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,560,920.91/17,457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,540.70

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