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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.73, 26,351.15 and 7,701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.73, 26,351.15 and 7,701.53 is: 11,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.73 : 26,351.15 = 7,701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.73/26,351.15 = 7,701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.73x = 26,351.15 × 7,701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.73x = 202,944,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,944,002.00/17,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.15

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