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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.23, 26,327.05 and 6,315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.23, 26,327.05 and 6,315.22 is: 9,466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.23 : 26,327.05 = 6,315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.23/26,327.05 = 6,315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.23x = 26,327.05 × 6,315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.23x = 166,261,112.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,261,112.70/17,563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.43

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