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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.54, 26,160.69 and 7,055.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.54, 26,160.69 and 7,055.54 is: 10,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.54 : 26,160.69 = 7,055.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.54/26,160.69 = 7,055.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.54x = 26,160.69 × 7,055.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.54x = 184,577,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,577,794.72/17,450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,577.20

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