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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.95, 26,367.44 and 6,482.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.95, 26,367.44 and 6,482.69 is: 9,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.95 : 26,367.44 = 6,482.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.95/26,367.44 = 6,482.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.95x = 26,367.44 × 6,482.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.95x = 170,931,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,931,939.61/17,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,725.33

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