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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.96, 26,436.51 and 6,380.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.96, 26,436.51 and 6,380.07 is: 9,569.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.96 : 26,436.51 = 6,380.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.96/26,436.51 = 6,380.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.96x = 26,436.51 × 6,380.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.96x = 168,666,784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,666,784.36/17,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,569.23

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