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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.24, 26,280.90 and 6,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.24, 26,280.90 and 6,430.08 is: 9,640.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.24 : 26,280.90 = 6,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.24/26,280.90 = 6,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.24x = 26,280.90 × 6,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.24x = 168,988,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,988,289.47/17,529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.37

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