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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.09, 26,245.41 and 6,405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.09, 26,245.41 and 6,405.90 is: 9,606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.09 : 26,245.41 = 6,405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.09/26,245.41 = 6,405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.09x = 26,245.41 × 6,405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.09x = 168,125,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,125,471.92/17,502.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.02

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