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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,696.27, 26,525.89 and 6,598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,696.27, 26,525.89 and 6,598.13 is: 9,890.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,696.27 : 26,525.89 = 6,598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,696.27/26,525.89 = 6,598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,696.27x = 26,525.89 × 6,598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,696.27x = 175,021,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,021,121.46/17,696.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.29

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