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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.64, 26,354.88 and 6,895.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.64, 26,354.88 and 6,895.54 is: 10,343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.64 : 26,354.88 = 6,895.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.64/26,354.88 = 6,895.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.64x = 26,354.88 × 6,895.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.64x = 181,731,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,731,129.24/17,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.47

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