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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,673.80, 26,511.71 and 4,526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,673.80, 26,511.71 and 4,526.28 is: 6,789.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,673.80 : 26,511.71 = 4,526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,673.80/26,511.71 = 4,526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,673.80x = 26,511.71 × 4,526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,673.80x = 119,999,400.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,999,400.11/17,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,789.68

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