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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.57, 26,425.30 and 6,521.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.57, 26,425.30 and 6,521.35 is: 9,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.57 : 26,425.30 = 6,521.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.57/26,425.30 = 6,521.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.57x = 26,425.30 × 6,521.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.57x = 172,328,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,328,630.16/17,614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,783.30

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