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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.91, 26,509.33 and 4,525.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.91, 26,509.33 and 4,525.29 is: 6,787.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.91 : 26,509.33 = 4,525.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.91/26,509.33 = 4,525.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.91x = 26,509.33 × 4,525.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.91x = 119,962,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,962,405.96/17,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,787.93

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