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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,593.59, 26,371.19 and 6,490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,593.59, 26,371.19 and 6,490.92 is: 9,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,593.59 : 26,371.19 = 6,490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,593.59/26,371.19 = 6,490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,593.59x = 26,371.19 × 6,490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,593.59x = 171,173,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,173,300.82/17,593.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.30

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