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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.48, 26,530.52 and 6,596.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.48, 26,530.52 and 6,596.19 is: 9,891.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.48 : 26,530.52 = 6,596.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.48/26,530.52 = 6,596.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.48x = 26,530.52 × 6,596.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.48x = 175,000,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,000,350.72/17,692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.23

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