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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.94, 26,309.22 and 6,454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.94, 26,309.22 and 6,454.08 is: 9,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.94 : 26,309.22 = 6,454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.94/26,309.22 = 6,454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.94x = 26,309.22 × 6,454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.94x = 169,801,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,801,810.62/17,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,675.35

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