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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.80, 26,354.70 and 7,179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.80, 26,354.70 and 7,179.12 is: 10,768.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.80 : 26,354.70 = 7,179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.80/26,354.70 = 7,179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.80x = 26,354.70 × 7,179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.80x = 189,203,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,203,553.86/17,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,768.68

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