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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.61, 26,360.31 and 6,481.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.61, 26,360.31 and 6,481.09 is: 9,725.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.61 : 26,360.31 = 6,481.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.61/26,360.31 = 6,481.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.61x = 26,360.31 × 6,481.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.61x = 170,843,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,843,541.54/17,566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,725.47

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