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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.19, 26,363.15 and 6,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.19, 26,363.15 and 6,485.52 is: 9,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.19 : 26,363.15 = 6,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.19/26,363.15 = 6,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.19x = 26,363.15 × 6,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.19x = 170,978,736.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,978,736.59/17,588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.22

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