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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.49, 26,266.60 and 6,425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.49, 26,266.60 and 6,425.58 is: 9,632.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.49 : 26,266.60 = 6,425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.49/26,266.60 = 6,425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.49x = 26,266.60 × 6,425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.49x = 168,778,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,778,123.56/17,521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.64

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