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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.07, 26,278.85 and 6,425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.07, 26,278.85 and 6,425.47 is: 9,644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.07 : 26,278.85 = 6,425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.07/26,278.85 = 6,425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.07x = 26,278.85 × 6,425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.07x = 168,853,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,853,962.31/17,508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,644.35

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