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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.64, 26,340.84 and 6,881.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.64, 26,340.84 and 6,881.27 is: 10,317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.64 : 26,340.84 = 6,881.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.64/26,340.84 = 6,881.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.64x = 26,340.84 × 6,881.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.64x = 181,258,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,258,300.36/17,567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.74

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