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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.74, 26,355.98 and 6,478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.74, 26,355.98 and 6,478.17 is: 9,721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.74 : 26,355.98 = 6,478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.74/26,355.98 = 6,478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.74x = 26,355.98 × 6,478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.74x = 170,738,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,738,518.96/17,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.08

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