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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,543.60, 26,325.78 and 6,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,543.60, 26,325.78 and 6,458.08 is: 9,690.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,543.60 : 26,325.78 = 6,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,543.60/26,325.78 = 6,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,543.60x = 26,325.78 × 6,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,543.60x = 170,013,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,013,993.30/17,543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,690.94

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