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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.07, 26,281.95 and 6,438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.07, 26,281.95 and 6,438.07 is: 9,649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.07 : 26,281.95 = 6,438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.07/26,281.95 = 6,438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.07x = 26,281.95 × 6,438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.07x = 169,205,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,205,033.84/17,535.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,649.52

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