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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.52, 26,335.91 and 7,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.52, 26,335.91 and 7,700.48 is: 11,542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.52 : 26,335.91 = 7,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.52/26,335.91 = 7,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.52x = 26,335.91 × 7,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.52x = 202,799,035.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,799,035.81/17,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.67

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