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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.81, 26,335.64 and 6,461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.81, 26,335.64 and 6,461.59 is: 9,693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.81 : 26,335.64 = 6,461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.81/26,335.64 = 6,461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.81x = 26,335.64 × 6,461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.81x = 170,170,108.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,170,108.07/17,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,693.65

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