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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.29, 26,311.45 and 6,440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.29, 26,311.45 and 6,440.07 is: 9,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.29 : 26,311.45 = 6,440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.29/26,311.45 = 6,440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.29x = 26,311.45 × 6,440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.29x = 169,447,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,447,674.44/17,533.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.34

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