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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.05, 26,294.19 and 6,435.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.05, 26,294.19 and 6,435.89 is: 9,653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.05 : 26,294.19 = 6,435.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.05/26,294.19 = 6,435.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.05x = 26,294.19 × 6,435.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.05x = 169,226,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,226,457.48/17,530.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,653.50

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