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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.08, 26,449.74 and 6,539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.08, 26,449.74 and 6,539.16 is: 9,807.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.08 : 26,449.74 = 6,539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.08/26,449.74 = 6,539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.08x = 26,449.74 × 6,539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.08x = 172,959,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,959,081.82/17,635.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,807.67

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