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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.63, 26,344.26 and 6,466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.63, 26,344.26 and 6,466.34 is: 9,697.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.63 : 26,344.26 = 6,466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.63/26,344.26 = 6,466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.63x = 26,344.26 × 6,466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.63x = 170,350,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,350,810.49/17,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.96

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