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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.46, 26,250.68 and 6,403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.46, 26,250.68 and 6,403.48 is: 9,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.46 : 26,250.68 = 6,403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.46/26,250.68 = 6,403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.46x = 26,250.68 × 6,403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.46x = 168,095,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,095,541.10/17,499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.76

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