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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.59, 26,336.30 and 6,465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.59, 26,336.30 and 6,465.06 is: 9,701.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.59 : 26,336.30 = 6,465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.59/26,336.30 = 6,465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.59x = 26,336.30 × 6,465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.59x = 170,265,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,265,727.35/17,550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.43

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