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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.56, 26,353.50 and 7,177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.56, 26,353.50 and 7,177.96 is: 10,767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.56 : 26,353.50 = 7,177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.56/26,353.50 = 7,177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.56x = 26,353.50 × 7,177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.56x = 189,164,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,164,368.86/17,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,767.82

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