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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.30, 26,163.55 and 7,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.30, 26,163.55 and 7,050.90 is: 10,577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.30 : 26,163.55 = 7,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.30/26,163.55 = 7,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.30x = 26,163.55 × 7,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.30x = 184,476,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,476,574.70/17,441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,577.00

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