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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.51, 26,344.62 and 6,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.51, 26,344.62 and 6,469.32 is: 9,702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.51 : 26,344.62 = 6,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.51/26,344.62 = 6,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.51x = 26,344.62 × 6,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.51x = 170,431,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,431,777.06/17,565.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.64

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