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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.41, 26,465.76 and 6,553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.41, 26,465.76 and 6,553.26 is: 9,829.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.41 : 26,465.76 = 6,553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.41/26,465.76 = 6,553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.41x = 26,465.76 × 6,553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.41x = 173,437,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,437,006.38/17,644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.57

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