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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.08, 26,312.16 and 7,675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.08, 26,312.16 and 7,675.28 is: 11,513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.08 : 26,312.16 = 7,675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.08/26,312.16 = 7,675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.08x = 26,312.16 × 7,675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.08x = 201,953,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,953,195.40/17,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.16

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