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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.18, 26,363.29 and 6,479.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.18, 26,363.29 and 6,479.91 is: 9,721.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.18 : 26,363.29 = 6,479.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.18/26,363.29 = 6,479.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.18x = 26,363.29 × 6,479.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.18x = 170,831,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,831,746.50/17,573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.16

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