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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.77, 26,373.22 and 6,179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.77, 26,373.22 and 6,179.21 is: 9,269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.77 : 26,373.22 = 6,179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.77/26,373.22 = 6,179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.77x = 26,373.22 × 6,179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.77x = 162,965,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,965,517.44/17,580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.53

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