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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.36, 26,354.62 and 6,476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.36, 26,354.62 and 6,476.11 is: 9,713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.36 : 26,354.62 = 6,476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.36/26,354.62 = 6,476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.36x = 26,354.62 × 6,476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.36x = 170,675,418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,675,418.13/17,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.83

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