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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.48, 26,310.96 and 7,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.48, 26,310.96 and 7,152.96 is: 10,728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.48 : 26,310.96 = 7,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.48/26,310.96 = 7,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.48x = 26,310.96 × 7,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.48x = 188,201,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,201,244.44/17,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,728.93

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