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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.63, 26,439.16 and 4,478.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.63, 26,439.16 and 4,478.34 is: 6,717.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.63 : 26,439.16 = 4,478.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.63/26,439.16 = 4,478.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.63x = 26,439.16 × 4,478.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.63x = 118,403,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,403,547.79/17,625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.69

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