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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.07, 26,172.72 and 6,363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.07, 26,172.72 and 6,363.23 is: 9,539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.07 : 26,172.72 = 6,363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.07/26,172.72 = 6,363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.07x = 26,172.72 × 6,363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.07x = 166,542,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,542,906.22/17,459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.05

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