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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.83, 26,397.56 and 6,505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.83, 26,397.56 and 6,505.28 is: 9,757.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.83 : 26,397.56 = 6,505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.83/26,397.56 = 6,505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.83x = 26,397.56 × 6,505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.83x = 171,723,354.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,723,354.60/17,598.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,757.66

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