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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.72, 26,391.15 and 4,447.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.72, 26,391.15 and 4,447.31 is: 6,670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.72 : 26,391.15 = 4,447.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.72/26,391.15 = 4,447.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.72x = 26,391.15 × 4,447.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.72x = 117,369,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,369,493.35/17,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.34

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