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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.97, 26,332.67 and 7,019.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.97, 26,332.67 and 7,019.41 is: 10,537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.97 : 26,332.67 = 7,019.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.97/26,332.67 = 7,019.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.97x = 26,332.67 × 7,019.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.97x = 184,839,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,839,807.12/17,541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.00

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