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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.64, 26,591.49 and 6,482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.64, 26,591.49 and 6,482.70 is: 9,722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.64 : 26,591.49 = 6,482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.64/26,591.49 = 6,482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.64x = 26,591.49 × 6,482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.64x = 172,384,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,384,652.22/17,729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.96

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