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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.34, 26,354.36 and 6,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.34, 26,354.36 and 6,473 is: 9,707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.34 : 26,354.36 = 6,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.34/26,354.36 = 6,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.34x = 26,354.36 × 6,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.34x = 170,591,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,591,772.28/17,572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.97

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