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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,557.47, 26,335.98 and 5,711.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,557.47, 26,335.98 and 5,711.79 is: 8,567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,557.47 : 26,335.98 = 5,711.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,557.47/26,335.98 = 5,711.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,557.47x = 26,335.98 × 5,711.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,557.47x = 150,425,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,425,587.20/17,557.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.61

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