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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.25, 26,369.68 and 6,482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.25, 26,369.68 and 6,482.14 is: 9,722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.25 : 26,369.68 = 6,482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.25/26,369.68 = 6,482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.25x = 26,369.68 × 6,482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.25x = 170,931,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,931,957.52/17,580.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.95

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