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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.35, 26,251.82 and 6,411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.35, 26,251.82 and 6,411.10 is: 9,614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.35 : 26,251.82 = 6,411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.35/26,251.82 = 6,411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.35x = 26,251.82 × 6,411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.35x = 168,303,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,303,036.81/17,504.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,614.92

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