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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.06, 26,305.10 and 6,435.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.06, 26,305.10 and 6,435.86 is: 9,658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.06 : 26,305.10 = 6,435.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.06/26,305.10 = 6,435.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.06x = 26,305.10 × 6,435.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.06x = 169,295,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,295,837.52/17,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.01

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