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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.04, 26,414.10 and 4,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.04, 26,414.10 and 4,462.60 is: 6,693.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.04 : 26,414.10 = 4,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.04/26,414.10 = 4,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.04x = 26,414.10 × 4,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.04x = 117,875,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,875,562.66/17,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.28

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