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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.80, 26,342.68 and 6,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.80, 26,342.68 and 6,309.20 is: 9,467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.80 : 26,342.68 = 6,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.80/26,342.68 = 6,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.80x = 26,342.68 × 6,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.80x = 166,201,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,201,236.66/17,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,467.57

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