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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.58, 26,453.49 and 6,541.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.58, 26,453.49 and 6,541.66 is: 9,811.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.58 : 26,453.49 = 6,541.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.58/26,453.49 = 6,541.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.58x = 26,453.49 × 6,541.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.58x = 173,049,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,049,737.39/17,637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.42

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