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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.95, 26,354.46 and 4,423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.95, 26,354.46 and 4,423.31 is: 6,634.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.95 : 26,354.46 = 4,423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.95/26,354.46 = 4,423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.95x = 26,354.46 × 4,423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.95x = 116,573,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,573,946.46/17,570.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.47

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