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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.91, 26,466.51 and 6,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.91, 26,466.51 and 6,553.76 is: 9,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.91 : 26,466.51 = 6,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.91/26,466.51 = 6,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.91x = 26,466.51 × 6,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.91x = 173,455,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,455,154.58/17,644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.32

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