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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.81, 26,617.61 and 6,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.81, 26,617.61 and 6,348.92 is: 9,520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.81 : 26,617.61 = 6,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.81/26,617.61 = 6,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.81x = 26,617.61 × 6,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.81x = 168,992,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,992,959.27/17,750.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.29

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