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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.80, 26,268.17 and 4,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.80, 26,268.17 and 4,364.28 is: 6,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.80 : 26,268.17 = 4,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.80/26,268.17 = 4,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.80x = 26,268.17 × 4,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.80x = 114,641,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,641,627.15/17,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.54

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