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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.08, 26,509.84 and 6,576.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.08, 26,509.84 and 6,576.16 is: 9,864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.08 : 26,509.84 = 6,576.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.08/26,509.84 = 6,576.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.08x = 26,509.84 × 6,576.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.08x = 174,332,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,332,949.41/17,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,864.88

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