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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.49, 26,596.55 and 6,634.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.49, 26,596.55 and 6,634.30 is: 9,951.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.49 : 26,596.55 = 6,634.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.49/26,596.55 = 6,634.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.49x = 26,596.55 × 6,634.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.49x = 176,449,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,449,491.67/17,730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.75

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