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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.79, 26,512.11 and 4,527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.79, 26,512.11 and 4,527.14 is: 6,790.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.79 : 26,512.11 = 4,527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.79/26,512.11 = 4,527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.79x = 26,512.11 × 4,527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.79x = 120,023,901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,023,901.10/17,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.69

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