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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.89, 26,337.97 and 7,701.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.89, 26,337.97 and 7,701.85 is: 11,544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.89 : 26,337.97 = 7,701.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.89/26,337.97 = 7,701.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.89x = 26,337.97 × 7,701.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.89x = 202,851,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,851,094.24/17,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.73

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