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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.95, 26,364.44 and 6,480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.95, 26,364.44 and 6,480.69 is: 9,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.95 : 26,364.44 = 6,480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.95/26,364.44 = 6,480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.95x = 26,364.44 × 6,480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.95x = 170,859,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,859,762.66/17,573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.33

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