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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.81, 26,265.58 and 6,414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.81, 26,265.58 and 6,414.59 is: 9,623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.81 : 26,265.58 = 6,414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.81/26,265.58 = 6,414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.81x = 26,265.58 × 6,414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.81x = 168,482,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,482,976.44/17,507.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,623.30

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