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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,568.79, 26,356.72 and 6,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,568.79, 26,356.72 and 6,475.54 is: 9,714.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,568.79 : 26,356.72 = 6,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,568.79/26,356.72 = 6,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,568.79x = 26,356.72 × 6,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,568.79x = 170,673,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,673,962.25/17,568.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.61

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