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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.49, 26,330.72 and 7,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.49, 26,330.72 and 7,014.94 is: 10,526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.49 : 26,330.72 = 7,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.49/26,330.72 = 7,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.49x = 26,330.72 × 7,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.49x = 184,708,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,708,320.06/17,546.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.80

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