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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.09, 26,291.39 and 6,431.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.09, 26,291.39 and 6,431.87 is: 9,649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.09 : 26,291.39 = 6,431.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.09/26,291.39 = 6,431.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.09x = 26,291.39 × 6,431.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.09x = 169,102,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,102,836.17/17,525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,649.18

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