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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.59, 26,490.90 and 6,570.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.59, 26,490.90 and 6,570.07 is: 9,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.59 : 26,490.90 = 6,570.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.59/26,490.90 = 6,570.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.59x = 26,490.90 × 6,570.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.59x = 174,047,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,047,067.36/17,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.11

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