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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.99, 26,264.35 and 6,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.99, 26,264.35 and 6,424.08 is: 9,630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.99 : 26,264.35 = 6,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.99/26,264.35 = 6,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.99x = 26,264.35 × 6,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.99x = 168,724,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,724,269.49/17,519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,630.39

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