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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,543.20, 26,316.50 and 7,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,543.20, 26,316.50 and 7,010.72 is: 10,516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,543.20 : 26,316.50 = 7,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,543.20/26,316.50 = 7,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,543.20x = 26,316.50 × 7,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,543.20x = 184,497,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,497,612.88/17,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.76

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