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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.46, 26,351.55 and 6,471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.46, 26,351.55 and 6,471.12 is: 9,705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.46 : 26,351.55 = 6,471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.46/26,351.55 = 6,471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.46x = 26,351.55 × 6,471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.46x = 170,524,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,524,042.24/17,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,705.16

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