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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.96, 26,413.34 and 6,516.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.96, 26,413.34 and 6,516.74 is: 9,774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.96 : 26,413.34 = 6,516.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.96/26,413.34 = 6,516.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.96x = 26,413.34 × 6,516.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.96x = 172,128,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,128,869.31/17,609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.52

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