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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.53, 26,294.39 and 6,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.53, 26,294.39 and 6,444.24 is: 9,660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.53 : 26,294.39 = 6,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.53/26,294.39 = 6,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.53x = 26,294.39 × 6,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.53x = 169,447,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,447,359.81/17,540.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,660.33

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