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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.68, 26,438.04 and 6,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.68, 26,438.04 and 6,529.52 is: 9,795.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.68 : 26,438.04 = 6,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.68/26,438.04 = 6,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.68x = 26,438.04 × 6,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.68x = 172,627,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,627,710.94/17,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.77

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