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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.76, 26,363.88 and 6,474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.76, 26,363.88 and 6,474.84 is: 9,715.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.76 : 26,363.88 = 6,474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.76/26,363.88 = 6,474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.76x = 26,363.88 × 6,474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.76x = 170,701,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,701,904.78/17,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.11

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