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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.61, 26,358.81 and 6,480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.61, 26,358.81 and 6,480.09 is: 9,723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.61 : 26,358.81 = 6,480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.61/26,358.81 = 6,480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.61x = 26,358.81 × 6,480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.61x = 170,807,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,807,461.09/17,565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,723.97

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