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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.32, 26,329.44 and 6,452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.32, 26,329.44 and 6,452.12 is: 9,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.32 : 26,329.44 = 6,452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.32/26,329.44 = 6,452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.32x = 26,329.44 × 6,452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.32x = 169,880,706.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,880,706.41/17,545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,682.39

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