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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.32, 26,363.70 and 7,188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.32, 26,363.70 and 7,188.36 is: 10,786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.32 : 26,363.70 = 7,188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.32/26,363.70 = 7,188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.32x = 26,363.70 × 7,188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.32x = 189,511,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,511,766.53/17,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,786.52

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