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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.93, 26,307.49 and 6,442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.93, 26,307.49 and 6,442.73 is: 9,665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.93 : 26,307.49 = 6,442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.93/26,307.49 = 6,442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.93x = 26,307.49 × 6,442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.93x = 169,491,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,491,923.51/17,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,665.41

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