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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.64, 26,355.30 and 7,043.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.64, 26,355.30 and 7,043.64 is: 10,563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.64 : 26,355.30 = 7,043.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.64/26,355.30 = 7,043.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.64x = 26,355.30 × 7,043.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.64x = 185,637,245.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,637,245.29/17,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.39

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