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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.98, 26,341.53 and 4,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.98, 26,341.53 and 4,413.27 is: 6,619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.98 : 26,341.53 = 4,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.98/26,341.53 = 4,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.98x = 26,341.53 × 4,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.98x = 116,252,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,252,284.10/17,560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,619.92

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