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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.46, 26,315.82 and 6,450.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.46, 26,315.82 and 6,450.29 is: 9,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.46 : 26,315.82 = 6,450.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.46/26,315.82 = 6,450.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.46x = 26,315.82 × 6,450.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.46x = 169,744,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,744,670.59/17,544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.12

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