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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.44, 26,246.52 and 6,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.44, 26,246.52 and 6,404.40 is: 9,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.44 : 26,246.52 = 6,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.44/26,246.52 = 6,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.44x = 26,246.52 × 6,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.44x = 168,093,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,093,212.69/17,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.73

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