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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.99, 26,272.85 and 5,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.99, 26,272.85 and 5,669.70 is: 8,505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.99 : 26,272.85 = 5,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.99/26,272.85 = 5,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.99x = 26,272.85 × 5,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.99x = 148,959,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,959,177.65/17,512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.64

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