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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,608.98, 26,394.90 and 6,508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,608.98, 26,394.90 and 6,508.56 is: 9,755.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,608.98 : 26,394.90 = 6,508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,608.98/26,394.90 = 6,508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,608.98x = 26,394.90 × 6,508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,608.98x = 171,792,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,792,790.34/17,608.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,755.98

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