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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.25, 26,490.76 and 6,575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.25, 26,490.76 and 6,575.16 is: 9,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.25 : 26,490.76 = 6,575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.25/26,490.76 = 6,575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.25x = 26,490.76 × 6,575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.25x = 174,180,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,180,820.19/17,663.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,861.20

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