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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.54, 26,249.31 and 7,112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.54, 26,249.31 and 7,112.10 is: 10,668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.54 : 26,249.31 = 7,112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.54/26,249.31 = 7,112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.54x = 26,249.31 × 7,112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.54x = 186,687,717.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,687,717.65/17,499.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.15

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