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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.55, 26,327.49 and 6,457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.55, 26,327.49 and 6,457.45 is: 9,686.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.55 : 26,327.49 = 6,457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.55/26,327.49 = 6,457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.55x = 26,327.49 × 6,457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.55x = 170,008,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,008,450.30/17,550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,686.79

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