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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.85, 26,327.65 and 6,459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.85, 26,327.65 and 6,459.33 is: 9,692.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.85 : 26,327.65 = 6,459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.85/26,327.65 = 6,459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.85x = 26,327.65 × 6,459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.85x = 170,058,979.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,058,979.47/17,544.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,692.81

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