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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.33, 26,281.44 and 6,426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.33, 26,281.44 and 6,426.24 is: 9,638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.33 : 26,281.44 = 6,426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.33/26,281.44 = 6,426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.33x = 26,281.44 × 6,426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.33x = 168,890,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,890,840.99/17,523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,638.06

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