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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.02, 26,249.72 and 6,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.02, 26,249.72 and 6,413.27 is: 9,615.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.02 : 26,249.72 = 6,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.02/26,249.72 = 6,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.02x = 26,249.72 × 6,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.02x = 168,346,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,346,426.57/17,508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,615.39

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