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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.28, 26,292.90 and 7,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.28, 26,292.90 and 7,140.12 is: 10,710.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.28 : 26,292.90 = 7,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.28/26,292.90 = 7,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.28x = 26,292.90 × 7,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.28x = 187,734,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,734,461.15/17,528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.38

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