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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.55, 26,567.28 and 4,562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.55, 26,567.28 and 4,562.82 is: 6,844.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.55 : 26,567.28 = 4,562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.55/26,567.28 = 4,562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.55x = 26,567.28 × 4,562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.55x = 121,221,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,221,716.53/17,711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.22

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