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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.76, 26,311.14 and 7,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.76, 26,311.14 and 7,015.52 is: 10,523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.76 : 26,311.14 = 7,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.76/26,311.14 = 7,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.76x = 26,311.14 × 7,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.76x = 184,586,328.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,586,328.89/17,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.28

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