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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.68, 26,383.14 and 6,502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.68, 26,383.14 and 6,502.62 is: 9,752.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.68 : 26,383.14 = 6,502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.68/26,383.14 = 6,502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.68x = 26,383.14 × 6,502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.68x = 171,559,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,559,533.83/17,590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.87

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