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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.41, 26,503.91 and 6,575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.41, 26,503.91 and 6,575.10 is: 9,863.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.41 : 26,503.91 = 6,575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.41/26,503.91 = 6,575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.41x = 26,503.91 × 6,575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.41x = 174,265,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,265,726.12/17,668.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.12

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