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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.88, 26,563.97 and 4,382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.88, 26,563.97 and 4,382.82 is: 6,574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.88 : 26,563.97 = 4,382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.88/26,563.97 = 4,382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.88x = 26,563.97 × 4,382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.88x = 116,425,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,425,099.00/17,709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.02

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