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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.29, 26,158.82 and 7,054.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.29, 26,158.82 and 7,054.29 is: 10,575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.29 : 26,158.82 = 7,054.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.29/26,158.82 = 7,054.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.29x = 26,158.82 × 7,054.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.29x = 184,531,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,531,867.07/17,449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.32

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