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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.64, 26,299.50 and 7,004.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.64, 26,299.50 and 7,004.16 is: 10,501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.64 : 26,299.50 = 7,004.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.64/26,299.50 = 7,004.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.64x = 26,299.50 × 7,004.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.64x = 184,205,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,205,905.92/17,540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.66

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