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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,526.93, 26,274.73 and 6,431.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,526.93, 26,274.73 and 6,431.05 is: 9,640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,526.93 : 26,274.73 = 6,431.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,526.93/26,274.73 = 6,431.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,526.93x = 26,274.73 × 6,431.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,526.93x = 168,973,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,973,983.40/17,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.82

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