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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.57, 26,594.46 and 6,634.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.57, 26,594.46 and 6,634.13 is: 9,952.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.57 : 26,594.46 = 6,634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.57/26,594.46 = 6,634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.57x = 26,594.46 × 6,634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.57x = 176,430,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,430,971.95/17,726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.91

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