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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.56, 26,425.30 and 6,521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.56, 26,425.30 and 6,521.34 is: 9,783.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.56 : 26,425.30 = 6,521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.56/26,425.30 = 6,521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.56x = 26,425.30 × 6,521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.56x = 172,328,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,328,365.90/17,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,783.29

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