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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.57, 26,262.20 and 6,412.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.57, 26,262.20 and 6,412.35 is: 9,619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.57 : 26,262.20 = 6,412.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.57/26,262.20 = 6,412.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.57x = 26,262.20 × 6,412.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.57x = 168,402,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,402,457.43/17,505.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.94

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