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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,419.62, 26,109.98 and 7,544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,419.62, 26,109.98 and 7,544.10 is: 11,307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,419.62 : 26,109.98 = 7,544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,419.62/26,109.98 = 7,544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,419.62x = 26,109.98 × 7,544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,419.62x = 196,976,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,976,300.12/17,419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,307.73

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