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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,501.10, 26,251.65 and 6,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,501.10, 26,251.65 and 6,404.10 is: 9,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,501.10 : 26,251.65 = 6,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,501.10/26,251.65 = 6,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,501.10x = 26,251.65 × 6,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,501.10x = 168,118,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,118,191.77/17,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.15

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