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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.97, 26,429.58 and 6,534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.97, 26,429.58 and 6,534.68 is: 9,795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.97 : 26,429.58 = 6,534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.97/26,429.58 = 6,534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.97x = 26,429.58 × 6,534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.97x = 172,708,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,708,715.69/17,630.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.76

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