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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,520.57, 26,284.31 and 6,427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,520.57, 26,284.31 and 6,427.35 is: 9,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,520.57 : 26,284.31 = 6,427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,520.57/26,284.31 = 6,427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,520.57x = 26,284.31 × 6,427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,520.57x = 168,938,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,938,475.95/17,520.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,642.29

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