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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.65, 26,294.74 and 7,552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.65, 26,294.74 and 7,552.91 is: 11,321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.65 : 26,294.74 = 7,552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.65/26,294.74 = 7,552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.65x = 26,294.74 × 7,552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.65x = 198,601,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,601,767.10/17,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.73

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