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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.52, 26,356.43 and 6,327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.52, 26,356.43 and 6,327.81 is: 9,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.52 : 26,356.43 = 6,327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.52/26,356.43 = 6,327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.52x = 26,356.43 × 6,327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.52x = 166,778,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,778,497.14/17,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.25

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