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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.56, 26,413.86 and 6,524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.56, 26,413.86 and 6,524.22 is: 9,780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.56 : 26,413.86 = 6,524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.56/26,413.86 = 6,524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.56x = 26,413.86 × 6,524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.56x = 172,329,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,329,833.69/17,620.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.04

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