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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.36, 26,291.44 and 12,877.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.36, 26,291.44 and 12,877.73 is: 19,270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.36 : 26,291.44 = 12,877.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.36/26,291.44 = 12,877.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.36x = 26,291.44 × 12,877.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.36x = 338,574,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,574,039.43/17,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.71

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