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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.94, 26,374.96 and 4,435.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.94, 26,374.96 and 4,435.55 is: 6,653.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.94 : 26,374.96 = 4,435.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.94/26,374.96 = 4,435.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.94x = 26,374.96 × 4,435.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.94x = 116,987,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,987,453.83/17,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,653.09

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