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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.55, 26,332.40 and 7,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.55, 26,332.40 and 7,010.52 is: 10,520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.55 : 26,332.40 = 7,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.55/26,332.40 = 7,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.55x = 26,332.40 × 7,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.55x = 184,603,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,603,816.85/17,546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.80

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