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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.29, 26,358.97 and 6,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.29, 26,358.97 and 6,477.04 is: 9,716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.29 : 26,358.97 = 6,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.29/26,358.97 = 6,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.29x = 26,358.97 × 6,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.29x = 170,728,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,728,103.05/17,570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.86

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