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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.08, 26,335.54 and 6,464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.08, 26,335.54 and 6,464.54 is: 9,700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.08 : 26,335.54 = 6,464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.08/26,335.54 = 6,464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.08x = 26,335.54 × 6,464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.08x = 170,247,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,247,151.75/17,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.65

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