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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.61, 26,367.81 and 6,486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.61, 26,367.81 and 6,486.13 is: 9,733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.61 : 26,367.81 = 6,486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.61/26,367.81 = 6,486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.61x = 26,367.81 × 6,486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.61x = 171,025,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,025,043.48/17,571.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,733.03

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