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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.87, 26,299.57 and 7,556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.87, 26,299.57 and 7,556.13 is: 11,326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.87 : 26,299.57 = 7,556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.87/26,299.57 = 7,556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.87x = 26,299.57 × 7,556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.87x = 198,722,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,722,969.86/17,544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.56

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