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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.58, 26,312.91 and 7,675.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.58, 26,312.91 and 7,675.78 is: 11,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.58 : 26,312.91 = 7,675.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.58/26,312.91 = 7,675.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.58x = 26,312.91 × 7,675.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.58x = 201,972,108.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,972,108.32/17,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.91

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