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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.67, 26,458.06 and 6,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.67, 26,458.06 and 6,545.52 is: 9,819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.67 : 26,458.06 = 6,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.67/26,458.06 = 6,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.67x = 26,458.06 × 6,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.67x = 173,181,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,181,760.89/17,635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.97

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