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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.63, 26,333.56 and 6,309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.63, 26,333.56 and 6,309.11 is: 9,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.63 : 26,333.56 = 6,309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.63/26,333.56 = 6,309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.63x = 26,333.56 × 6,309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.63x = 166,141,216.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,141,216.84/17,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.32

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