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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.11, 26,248.44 and 6,408.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.11, 26,248.44 and 6,408.86 is: 9,611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.11 : 26,248.44 = 6,408.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.11/26,248.44 = 6,408.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.11x = 26,248.44 × 6,408.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.11x = 168,222,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,222,469.97/17,502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,611.55

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