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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.54, 26,434.48 and 6,528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.54, 26,434.48 and 6,528.27 is: 9,793.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.54 : 26,434.48 = 6,528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.54/26,434.48 = 6,528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.54x = 26,434.48 × 6,528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.54x = 172,571,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,571,422.75/17,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,793.21

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