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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,506.98, 26,274.33 and 6,417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,506.98, 26,274.33 and 6,417.09 is: 9,630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,506.98 : 26,274.33 = 6,417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,506.98/26,274.33 = 6,417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,506.98x = 26,274.33 × 6,417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,506.98x = 168,604,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,604,740.30/17,506.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.72

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