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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.96, 26,507.33 and 4,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.96, 26,507.33 and 4,524.44 is: 6,786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.96 : 26,507.33 = 4,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.96/26,507.33 = 4,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.96x = 26,507.33 × 4,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.96x = 119,930,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,930,801.52/17,671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.50

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