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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.38, 26,592.51 and 6,481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.38, 26,592.51 and 6,481.46 is: 9,722.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.38 : 26,592.51 = 6,481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.38/26,592.51 = 6,481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.38x = 26,592.51 × 6,481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.38x = 172,358,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,358,289.86/17,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.72

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