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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,523.74, 26,269.97 and 6,427.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,523.74, 26,269.97 and 6,427.83 is: 9,636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,523.74 : 26,269.97 = 6,427.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,523.74/26,269.97 = 6,427.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,523.74x = 26,269.97 × 6,427.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,523.74x = 168,858,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,858,901.27/17,523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,636.01

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