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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.62, 26,344.71 and 5,876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.62, 26,344.71 and 5,876.46 is: 8,811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.62 : 26,344.71 = 5,876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.62/26,344.71 = 5,876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.62x = 26,344.71 × 5,876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.62x = 154,813,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,813,634.53/17,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.44

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