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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.55, 26,441.24 and 6,531.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.55, 26,441.24 and 6,531.13 is: 9,798.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.55 : 26,441.24 = 6,531.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.55/26,441.24 = 6,531.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.55x = 26,441.24 × 6,531.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.55x = 172,691,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,691,043.60/17,623.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,798.88

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