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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.52, 26,437.70 and 4,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.52, 26,437.70 and 4,477 is: 6,715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.52 : 26,437.70 = 4,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.52/26,437.70 = 4,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.52x = 26,437.70 × 4,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.52x = 118,361,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,361,582.90/17,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.73

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