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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,578.54, 26,371.34 and 6,485.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,578.54, 26,371.34 and 6,485.29 is: 9,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,578.54 : 26,371.34 = 6,485.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,578.54/26,371.34 = 6,485.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,578.54x = 26,371.34 × 6,485.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,578.54x = 171,025,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,025,713.55/17,578.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.23

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