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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.28, 26,332.56 and 6,468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.28, 26,332.56 and 6,468.53 is: 9,698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.28 : 26,332.56 = 6,468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.28/26,332.56 = 6,468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.28x = 26,332.56 × 6,468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.28x = 170,332,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,332,822.67/17,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,698.23

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