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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.05, 26,357.10 and 6,475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.05, 26,357.10 and 6,475.79 is: 9,714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.05 : 26,357.10 = 6,475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.05/26,357.10 = 6,475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.05x = 26,357.10 × 6,475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.05x = 170,683,012.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,683,012.23/17,569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.99

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