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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.56, 26,314.83 and 6,442.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.56, 26,314.83 and 6,442.34 is: 9,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.56 : 26,314.83 = 6,442.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.56/26,314.83 = 6,442.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.56x = 26,314.83 × 6,442.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.56x = 169,528,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,528,950.33/17,535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,667.73

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