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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,718.98, 26,588.94 and 6,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,718.98, 26,588.94 and 6,473.32 is: 9,713.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,718.98 : 26,588.94 = 6,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,718.98/26,588.94 = 6,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,718.98x = 26,588.94 × 6,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,718.98x = 172,118,712.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,118,712.74/17,718.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.80

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