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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,542.71, 26,315.76 and 7,010.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,542.71, 26,315.76 and 7,010.23 is: 10,516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,542.71 : 26,315.76 = 7,010.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,542.71/26,315.76 = 7,010.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,542.71x = 26,315.76 × 7,010.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,542.71x = 184,479,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,479,464.44/17,542.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.02

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