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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.39, 26,357.13 and 7,575.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.39, 26,357.13 and 7,575.39 is: 11,361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.39 : 26,357.13 = 7,575.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.39/26,357.13 = 7,575.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.39x = 26,357.13 × 7,575.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.39x = 199,665,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,665,411.78/17,573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.80

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