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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.92, 26,395.56 and 6,510.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.92, 26,395.56 and 6,510.92 is: 9,765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.92 : 26,395.56 = 6,510.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.92/26,395.56 = 6,510.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.92x = 26,395.56 × 6,510.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.92x = 171,859,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,859,379.52/17,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,765.34

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