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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.89, 26,130.83 and 17,126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.89, 26,130.83 and 17,126.57 is: 25,471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.89 : 26,130.83 = 17,126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.89/26,130.83 = 17,126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.89x = 26,130.83 × 17,126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.89x = 447,531,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,531,468.85/17,569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,471.50

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