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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.79, 26,317.17 and 6,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.79, 26,317.17 and 6,445.60 is: 9,672.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.79 : 26,317.17 = 6,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.79/26,317.17 = 6,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.79x = 26,317.17 × 6,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.79x = 169,629,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,629,950.95/17,537.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,672.25

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