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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.06, 26,300.31 and 7,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.06, 26,300.31 and 7,011.96 is: 10,511.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.06 : 26,300.31 = 7,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.06/26,300.31 = 7,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.06x = 26,300.31 × 7,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.06x = 184,416,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,416,721.71/17,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.03

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