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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.54, 26,312.78 and 6,446.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.54, 26,312.78 and 6,446.32 is: 9,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.54 : 26,312.78 = 6,446.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.54/26,312.78 = 6,446.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.54x = 26,312.78 × 6,446.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.54x = 169,620,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,620,550.30/17,539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.75

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