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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.35, 26,468.59 and 6,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.35, 26,468.59 and 6,403 is: 9,601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.35 : 26,468.59 = 6,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.35/26,468.59 = 6,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.35x = 26,468.59 × 6,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.35x = 169,478,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,478,381.77/17,650.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,601.98

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