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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.27, 26,363.55 and 6,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.27, 26,363.55 and 6,332.56 is: 9,496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.27 : 26,363.55 = 6,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.27/26,363.55 = 6,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.27x = 26,363.55 × 6,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.27x = 166,948,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,948,762.19/17,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,496.37

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