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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.54, 26,243.32 and 6,403.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.54, 26,243.32 and 6,403.35 is: 9,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.54 : 26,243.32 = 6,403.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.54/26,243.32 = 6,403.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.54x = 26,243.32 × 6,403.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.54x = 168,045,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,045,239.52/17,495.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.03

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