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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.95, 26,352.96 and 4,422.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.95, 26,352.96 and 4,422.31 is: 6,632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.95 : 26,352.96 = 4,422.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.95/26,352.96 = 4,422.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.95x = 26,352.96 × 4,422.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.95x = 116,540,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,540,958.54/17,569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.97

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