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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.34, 26,335.91 and 6,464.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.34, 26,335.91 and 6,464.79 is: 9,701.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.34 : 26,335.91 = 6,464.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.34/26,335.91 = 6,464.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.34x = 26,335.91 × 6,464.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.34x = 170,256,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,256,143.77/17,550.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.02

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