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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.31, 26,349.84 and 5,085.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.31, 26,349.84 and 5,085.99 is: 7,627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.31 : 26,349.84 = 5,085.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.31/26,349.84 = 5,085.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.31x = 26,349.84 × 5,085.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.31x = 134,015,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,015,022.74/17,569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.79

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