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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.02, 26,324.40 and 6,464.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.02, 26,324.40 and 6,464.07 is: 9,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.02 : 26,324.40 = 6,464.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.02/26,324.40 = 6,464.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.02x = 26,324.40 × 6,464.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.02x = 170,162,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,162,764.31/17,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,690.35

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