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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.46, 26,317.32 and 6,451.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.46, 26,317.32 and 6,451.29 is: 9,676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.46 : 26,317.32 = 6,451.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.46/26,317.32 = 6,451.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.46x = 26,317.32 × 6,451.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.46x = 169,780,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,780,663.34/17,545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,676.62

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