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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.28, 26,267.92 and 6,410.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.28, 26,267.92 and 6,410.48 is: 9,619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.28 : 26,267.92 = 6,410.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.28/26,267.92 = 6,410.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.28x = 26,267.92 × 6,410.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.28x = 168,389,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,389,975.80/17,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.38

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