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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,636.91, 26,454.51 and 6,545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,636.91, 26,454.51 and 6,545.76 is: 9,818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,636.91 : 26,454.51 = 6,545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,636.91/26,454.51 = 6,545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,636.91x = 26,454.51 × 6,545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,636.91x = 173,164,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,164,873.38/17,636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,818.32

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