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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.41, 26,572.28 and 6,624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.41, 26,572.28 and 6,624.15 is: 9,933.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.41 : 26,572.28 = 6,624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.41/26,572.28 = 6,624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.41x = 26,572.28 × 6,624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.41x = 176,018,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,018,735.44/17,720.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,933.11

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