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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.74, 26,573.69 and 6,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.74, 26,573.69 and 6,619.52 is: 9,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.74 : 26,573.69 = 6,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.74/26,573.69 = 6,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.74x = 26,573.69 × 6,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.74x = 175,904,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,904,906.46/17,712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,930.98

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