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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.39, 26,319.70 and 7,017.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.39, 26,319.70 and 7,017.30 is: 10,526.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.39 : 26,319.70 = 7,017.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.39/26,319.70 = 7,017.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.39x = 26,319.70 × 7,017.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.39x = 184,693,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,693,239.58/17,546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.00

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