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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.64, 26,359.72 and 6,477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.64, 26,359.72 and 6,477.36 is: 9,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.64 : 26,359.72 = 6,477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.64/26,359.72 = 6,477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.64x = 26,359.72 × 6,477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.64x = 170,741,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,741,395.94/17,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,717.43

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