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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.23, 26,325.56 and 6,314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.23, 26,325.56 and 6,314.22 is: 9,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.23 : 26,325.56 = 6,314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.23/26,325.56 = 6,314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.23x = 26,325.56 × 6,314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.23x = 166,225,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,225,345.89/17,562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.94

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