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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,543.97, 26,315.31 and 4,396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,543.97, 26,315.31 and 4,396.44 is: 6,594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,543.97 : 26,315.31 = 4,396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,543.97/26,315.31 = 4,396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,543.97x = 26,315.31 × 4,396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,543.97x = 115,693,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,693,681.50/17,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.50

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