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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.23, 26,338.97 and 7,701.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.23, 26,338.97 and 7,701.03 is: 11,545.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.23 : 26,338.97 = 7,701.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.23/26,338.97 = 7,701.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.23x = 26,338.97 × 7,701.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.23x = 202,837,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,837,159.63/17,569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.02

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