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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.55, 26,333.90 and 7,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.55, 26,333.90 and 7,011.52 is: 10,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.55 : 26,333.90 = 7,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.55/26,333.90 = 7,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.55x = 26,333.90 × 7,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.55x = 184,640,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,640,666.53/17,547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.30

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