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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.53, 26,338.88 and 6,471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.53, 26,338.88 and 6,471.16 is: 9,700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.53 : 26,338.88 = 6,471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.53/26,338.88 = 6,471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.53x = 26,338.88 × 6,471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.53x = 170,443,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,443,140.19/17,570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,700.51

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