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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.52, 26,427.60 and 6,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.52, 26,427.60 and 6,525.92 is: 9,792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.52 : 26,427.60 = 6,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.52/26,427.60 = 6,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.52x = 26,427.60 × 6,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.52x = 172,464,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,464,403.39/17,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,792.70

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