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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.70, 26,381.55 and 6,493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.70, 26,381.55 and 6,493.26 is: 9,739.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.70 : 26,381.55 = 6,493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.70/26,381.55 = 6,493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.70x = 26,381.55 × 6,493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.70x = 171,302,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,302,263.35/17,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,739.34

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