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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.54, 26,317.42 and 7,689.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.54, 26,317.42 and 7,689.08 is: 11,523.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.54 : 26,317.42 = 7,689.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.54/26,317.42 = 7,689.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.54x = 26,317.42 × 7,689.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.54x = 202,356,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,356,747.77/17,560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,523.38

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