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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.63, 26,253.24 and 6,252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.63, 26,253.24 and 6,252.50 is: 9,380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.63 : 26,253.24 = 6,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.63/26,253.24 = 6,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.63x = 26,253.24 × 6,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.63x = 164,148,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,148,251.83/17,498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.64

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