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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.49, 26,272.59 and 6,429.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.49, 26,272.59 and 6,429.58 is: 9,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.49 : 26,272.59 = 6,429.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.49/26,272.59 = 6,429.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.49x = 26,272.59 × 6,429.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.49x = 168,921,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,921,719.21/17,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,638.63

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