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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.08, 26,252.91 and 6,408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.08, 26,252.91 and 6,408.52 is: 9,612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.08 : 26,252.91 = 6,408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.08/26,252.91 = 6,408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.08x = 26,252.91 × 6,408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.08x = 168,242,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,242,233.16/17,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.70

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