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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.79, 26,389.17 and 4,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.79, 26,389.17 and 4,445.16 is: 6,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.79 : 26,389.17 = 4,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.79/26,389.17 = 4,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.79x = 26,389.17 × 4,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.79x = 117,303,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,303,950.97/17,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.73

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