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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.54, 26,359.34 and 6,477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.54, 26,359.34 and 6,477.29 is: 9,717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.54 : 26,359.34 = 6,477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.54/26,359.34 = 6,477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.54x = 26,359.34 × 6,477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.54x = 170,737,089.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,737,089.39/17,570.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.24

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