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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.73, 26,268.93 and 4,364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.73, 26,268.93 and 4,364.99 is: 6,547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.73 : 26,268.93 = 4,364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.73/26,268.93 = 4,364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.73x = 26,268.93 × 4,364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.73x = 114,663,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,663,616.76/17,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.44

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