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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.36, 26,266.41 and 6,425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.36, 26,266.41 and 6,425.46 is: 9,632.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.36 : 26,266.41 = 6,425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.36/26,266.41 = 6,425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.36x = 26,266.41 × 6,425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.36x = 168,773,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,773,766.80/17,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.46

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