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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.08, 26,273.43 and 6,416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.08, 26,273.43 and 6,416.46 is: 9,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.08 : 26,273.43 = 6,416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.08/26,273.43 = 6,416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.08x = 26,273.43 × 6,416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.08x = 168,582,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,582,412.66/17,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,624.99

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