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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.19, 26,278.14 and 6,433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.19, 26,278.14 and 6,433.30 is: 9,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.19 : 26,278.14 = 6,433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.19/26,278.14 = 6,433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.19x = 26,278.14 × 6,433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.19x = 169,055,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,055,092.37/17,529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.21

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