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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.51, 26,422.91 and 6,530.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.51, 26,422.91 and 6,530.22 is: 9,789.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.51 : 26,422.91 = 6,530.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.51/26,422.91 = 6,530.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.51x = 26,422.91 × 6,530.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.51x = 172,547,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,547,407.18/17,626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,789.08

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