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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.28, 26,332.56 and 5,870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.28, 26,332.56 and 5,870.88 is: 8,800.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.28 : 26,332.56 = 5,870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.28/26,332.56 = 5,870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.28x = 26,332.56 × 5,870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.28x = 154,595,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,595,299.85/17,567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.18

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