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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.76, 26,353.98 and 4,421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.76, 26,353.98 and 4,421.96 is: 6,632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.76 : 26,353.98 = 4,421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.76/26,353.98 = 4,421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.76x = 26,353.98 × 4,421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.76x = 116,536,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,536,245.40/17,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.77

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