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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.82, 26,363.88 and 6,474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.82, 26,363.88 and 6,474.90 is: 9,715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.82 : 26,363.88 = 6,474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.82/26,363.88 = 6,474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.82x = 26,363.88 × 6,474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.82x = 170,703,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,703,486.61/17,570.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.17

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