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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.62, 26,453.58 and 4,487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.62, 26,453.58 and 4,487.97 is: 6,731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.62 : 26,453.58 = 4,487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.62/26,453.58 = 4,487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.62x = 26,453.58 × 4,487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.62x = 118,722,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,722,850.99/17,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.99

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