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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.96, 26,354.58 and 4,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.96, 26,354.58 and 4,422.40 is: 6,633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.96 : 26,354.58 = 4,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.96/26,354.58 = 4,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.96x = 26,354.58 × 4,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.96x = 116,550,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,550,494.59/17,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.51

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