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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.59, 26,321.58 and 7,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.59, 26,321.58 and 7,014.10 is: 10,521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.59 : 26,321.58 = 7,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.59/26,321.58 = 7,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.59x = 26,321.58 × 7,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.59x = 184,622,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,622,194.28/17,546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.83

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