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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.28, 26,316.53 and 7,015.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.28, 26,316.53 and 7,015.18 is: 10,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.28 : 26,316.53 = 7,015.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.28/26,316.53 = 7,015.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.28x = 26,316.53 × 7,015.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.28x = 184,615,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,615,328.83/17,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.82

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