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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.52, 26,418.24 and 4,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.52, 26,418.24 and 4,464 is: 6,696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.52 : 26,418.24 = 4,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.52/26,418.24 = 4,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.52x = 26,418.24 × 4,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.52x = 117,931,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,931,023.36/17,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,696.25

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