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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.76, 26,354.57 and 7,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.76, 26,354.57 and 7,044.48 is: 10,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.76 : 26,354.57 = 7,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.76/26,354.57 = 7,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.76x = 26,354.57 × 7,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.76x = 185,654,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,654,206.05/17,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.69

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