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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.32, 26,259.84 and 6,410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.32, 26,259.84 and 6,410.64 is: 9,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.32 : 26,259.84 = 6,410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.32/26,259.84 = 6,410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.32x = 26,259.84 × 6,410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.32x = 168,342,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,342,380.70/17,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.80

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