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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,536.95, 26,316.93 and 6,443.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,536.95, 26,316.93 and 6,443.73 is: 9,669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,536.95 : 26,316.93 = 6,443.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,536.95/26,316.93 = 6,443.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,536.95x = 26,316.93 × 6,443.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,536.95x = 169,579,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,579,215.51/17,536.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,669.82

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