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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.54, 26,357.84 and 6,476.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.54, 26,357.84 and 6,476.29 is: 9,715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.54 : 26,357.84 = 6,476.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.54/26,357.84 = 6,476.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.54x = 26,357.84 × 6,476.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.54x = 170,700,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,700,941.62/17,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.73

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