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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.67, 26,418.52 and 4,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.67, 26,418.52 and 4,464.16 is: 6,696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.67 : 26,418.52 = 4,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.67/26,418.52 = 4,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.67x = 26,418.52 × 4,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.67x = 117,936,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,936,500.24/17,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,696.50

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