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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.05, 26,327.76 and 6,465.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.05, 26,327.76 and 6,465.29 is: 9,693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.05 : 26,327.76 = 6,465.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.05/26,327.76 = 6,465.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.05x = 26,327.76 × 6,465.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.05x = 170,216,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,216,603.45/17,560.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,693.40

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