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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.77, 26,405.86 and 6,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.77, 26,405.86 and 6,506.28 is: 9,758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.77 : 26,405.86 = 6,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.77/26,405.86 = 6,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.77x = 26,405.86 × 6,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.77x = 171,803,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,803,918.80/17,604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,758.94

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