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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,617.56, 26,429.80 and 6,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,617.56, 26,429.80 and 6,524.34 is: 9,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,617.56 : 26,429.80 = 6,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,617.56/26,429.80 = 6,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,617.56x = 26,429.80 × 6,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,617.56x = 172,437,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,437,001.33/17,617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.79

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