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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.38, 26,325.73 and 6,456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.38, 26,325.73 and 6,456.33 is: 9,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.38 : 26,325.73 = 6,456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.38/26,325.73 = 6,456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.38x = 26,325.73 × 6,456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.38x = 169,967,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,967,600.37/17,552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,683.45

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