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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.27, 26,278.31 and 6,433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.27, 26,278.31 and 6,433.42 is: 9,644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.27 : 26,278.31 = 6,433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.27/26,278.31 = 6,433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.27x = 26,278.31 × 6,433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.27x = 169,059,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,059,241.56/17,529.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.40

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