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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.27, 26,249.96 and 6,407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.27, 26,249.96 and 6,407.67 is: 9,609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.27 : 26,249.96 = 6,407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.27/26,249.96 = 6,407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.27x = 26,249.96 × 6,407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.27x = 168,201,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,201,097.21/17,504.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.15

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