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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,579.55, 26,372.85 and 6,486.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,579.55, 26,372.85 and 6,486.29 is: 9,730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,579.55 : 26,372.85 = 6,486.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,579.55/26,372.85 = 6,486.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,579.55x = 26,372.85 × 6,486.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,579.55x = 171,061,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,061,953.23/17,579.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.74

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