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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.59, 26,382.41 and 6,332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.59, 26,382.41 and 6,332.21 is: 9,500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.59 : 26,382.41 = 6,332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.59/26,382.41 = 6,332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.59x = 26,382.41 × 6,332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.59x = 167,058,919.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,058,919.53/17,584.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.30

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