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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.33, 26,282.94 and 6,427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.33, 26,282.94 and 6,427.24 is: 9,639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.33 : 26,282.94 = 6,427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.33/26,282.94 = 6,427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.33x = 26,282.94 × 6,427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.33x = 168,926,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,926,763.29/17,524.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,639.56

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