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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,543.48, 26,324.10 and 7,682.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,543.48, 26,324.10 and 7,682.85 is: 11,528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,543.48 : 26,324.10 = 7,682.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,543.48/26,324.10 = 7,682.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,543.48x = 26,324.10 × 7,682.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,543.48x = 202,244,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,244,111.69/17,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.17

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