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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.64, 26,505.52 and 6,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.64, 26,505.52 and 6,574.40 is: 9,862.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.64 : 26,505.52 = 6,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.64/26,505.52 = 6,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.64x = 26,505.52 × 6,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.64x = 174,257,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,257,890.69/17,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.55

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