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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.89, 26,336.48 and 7,700.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.89, 26,336.48 and 7,700.85 is: 11,543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.89 : 26,336.48 = 7,700.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.89/26,336.48 = 7,700.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.89x = 26,336.48 × 7,700.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.89x = 202,813,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,813,243.50/17,569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.23

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