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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.55, 26,348.22 and 6,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.55, 26,348.22 and 6,473.02 is: 9,713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.55 : 26,348.22 = 6,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.55/26,348.22 = 6,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.55x = 26,348.22 × 6,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.55x = 170,552,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,552,555.02/17,558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.36

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