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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.48, 26,327.09 and 6,458.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.48, 26,327.09 and 6,458.95 is: 9,692.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.48 : 26,327.09 = 6,458.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.48/26,327.09 = 6,458.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.48x = 26,327.09 × 6,458.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.48x = 170,045,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,045,357.96/17,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,692.24

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