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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.41, 26,483.66 and 6,413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.41, 26,483.66 and 6,413.09 is: 9,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.41 : 26,483.66 = 6,413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.41/26,483.66 = 6,413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.41x = 26,483.66 × 6,413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.41x = 169,842,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,842,044.93/17,660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,617.11

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