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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.98, 26,396.40 and 6,509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.98, 26,396.40 and 6,509.56 is: 9,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.98 : 26,396.40 = 6,509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.98/26,396.40 = 6,509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.98x = 26,396.40 × 6,509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.98x = 171,828,949.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,828,949.58/17,609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,757.48

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