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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.96, 26,181.82 and 6,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.96, 26,181.82 and 6,358.92 is: 9,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.96 : 26,181.82 = 6,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.96/26,181.82 = 6,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.96x = 26,181.82 × 6,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.96x = 166,488,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,488,098.83/17,459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.42

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