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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.62, 26,414.46 and 4,463.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.62, 26,414.46 and 4,463.01 is: 6,694.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.62 : 26,414.46 = 4,463.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.62/26,414.46 = 4,463.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.62x = 26,414.46 × 4,463.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.62x = 117,887,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,887,999.12/17,609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,694.52

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