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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.67, 26,399.49 and 7,069.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.67, 26,399.49 and 7,069.68 is: 10,604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.67 : 26,399.49 = 7,069.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.67/26,399.49 = 7,069.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.67x = 26,399.49 × 7,069.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.67x = 186,635,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,635,946.46/17,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.51

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