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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,571.73, 26,348.14 and 7,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,571.73, 26,348.14 and 7,699.52 is: 11,545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,571.73 : 26,348.14 = 7,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,571.73/26,348.14 = 7,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,571.73x = 26,348.14 × 7,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,571.73x = 202,868,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,868,030.89/17,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.14

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