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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.62, 26,244.81 and 6,403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.62, 26,244.81 and 6,403.86 is: 9,605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.62 : 26,244.81 = 6,403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.62/26,244.81 = 6,403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.62x = 26,244.81 × 6,403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.62x = 168,068,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,068,088.97/17,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.20

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