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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.02, 26,116.26 and 7,022.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.02, 26,116.26 and 7,022.50 is: 10,533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.02 : 26,116.26 = 7,022.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.02/26,116.26 = 7,022.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.02x = 26,116.26 × 7,022.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.02x = 183,401,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,401,435.85/17,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.64

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