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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.04, 26,337.84 and 7,699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.04, 26,337.84 and 7,699.24 is: 11,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.04 : 26,337.84 = 7,699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.04/26,337.84 = 7,699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.04x = 26,337.84 × 7,699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.04x = 202,781,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,781,351.24/17,565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.60

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