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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.23, 26,322.55 and 6,312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.23, 26,322.55 and 6,312.22 is: 9,461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.23 : 26,322.55 = 6,312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.23/26,322.55 = 6,312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.23x = 26,322.55 × 6,312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.23x = 166,153,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,153,726.56/17,560.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.93

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