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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.08, 26,246.31 and 6,407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.08, 26,246.31 and 6,407.03 is: 9,604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.08 : 26,246.31 = 6,407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.08/26,246.31 = 6,407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.08x = 26,246.31 × 6,407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.08x = 168,160,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,160,764.33/17,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,604.75

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