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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.34, 26,354.02 and 7,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.34, 26,354.02 and 7,181.08 is: 10,771.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.34 : 26,354.02 = 7,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.34/26,354.02 = 7,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.34x = 26,354.02 × 7,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.34x = 189,250,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,250,325.94/17,569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,771.62

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