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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.93, 26,566.44 and 4,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.93, 26,566.44 and 4,562.28 is: 6,843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.93 : 26,566.44 = 4,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.93/26,566.44 = 4,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.93x = 26,566.44 × 4,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.93x = 121,203,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,203,537.88/17,709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.82

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