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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.61, 26,247.47 and 6,252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.61, 26,247.47 and 6,252.54 is: 9,378.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.61 : 26,247.47 = 6,252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.61/26,247.47 = 6,252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.61x = 26,247.47 × 6,252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.61x = 164,113,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,113,193.57/17,499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.11

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