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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.52, 26,414.24 and 6,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.52, 26,414.24 and 6,514.24 is: 9,772.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.52 : 26,414.24 = 6,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.52/26,414.24 = 6,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.52x = 26,414.24 × 6,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.52x = 172,068,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,068,698.78/17,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.46

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