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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.61, 26,348.90 and 5,880.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.61, 26,348.90 and 5,880.09 is: 8,818.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.61 : 26,348.90 = 5,880.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.61/26,348.90 = 5,880.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.61x = 26,348.90 × 5,880.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.61x = 154,933,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,933,972.81/17,569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.29

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