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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.91, 26,595.54 and 6,635.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.91, 26,595.54 and 6,635.43 is: 9,953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.91 : 26,595.54 = 6,635.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.91/26,595.54 = 6,635.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.91x = 26,595.54 × 6,635.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.91x = 176,472,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,472,843.98/17,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,953.40

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