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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.73, 26,339.51 and 6,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.73, 26,339.51 and 6,467.20 is: 9,704.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.73 : 26,339.51 = 6,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.73/26,339.51 = 6,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.73x = 26,339.51 × 6,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.73x = 170,342,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,342,941.17/17,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,704.64

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