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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.08, 26,449.43 and 6,531.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.08, 26,449.43 and 6,531.86 is: 9,802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.08 : 26,449.43 = 6,531.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.08/26,449.43 = 6,531.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.08x = 26,449.43 × 6,531.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.08x = 172,764,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,764,007.30/17,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.17

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