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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.54, 26,412.97 and 6,514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.54, 26,412.97 and 6,514.68 is: 9,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.54 : 26,412.97 = 6,514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.54/26,412.97 = 6,514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.54x = 26,412.97 × 6,514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.54x = 172,072,047.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,072,047.40/17,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,770.97

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