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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.88, 26,315.98 and 6,449.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.88, 26,315.98 and 6,449.84 is: 9,673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.88 : 26,315.98 = 6,449.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.88/26,315.98 = 6,449.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.88x = 26,315.98 × 6,449.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.88x = 169,733,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,733,860.44/17,545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.72

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