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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.57, 26,247.98 and 6,405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.57, 26,247.98 and 6,405.62 is: 9,608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.57 : 26,247.98 = 6,405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.57/26,247.98 = 6,405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.57x = 26,247.98 × 6,405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.57x = 168,134,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,134,470.42/17,498.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,608.47

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