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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.74, 26,358.98 and 6,480.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.74, 26,358.98 and 6,480.17 is: 9,724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.74 : 26,358.98 = 6,480.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.74/26,358.98 = 6,480.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.74x = 26,358.98 × 6,480.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.74x = 170,810,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,810,507.23/17,565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,724.07

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