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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,538.63, 26,305.11 and 6,442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,538.63, 26,305.11 and 6,442.58 is: 9,662.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,538.63 : 26,305.11 = 6,442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,538.63/26,305.11 = 6,442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,538.63x = 26,305.11 × 6,442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,538.63x = 169,472,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,472,644.06/17,538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,662.82

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