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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.96, 26,312.32 and 4,394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.96, 26,312.32 and 4,394.44 is: 6,591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.96 : 26,312.32 = 4,394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.96/26,312.32 = 4,394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.96x = 26,312.32 × 4,394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.96x = 115,627,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,627,911.50/17,541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,591.50

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