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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.28, 26,324.04 and 7,020.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.28, 26,324.04 and 7,020.18 is: 10,530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.28 : 26,324.04 = 7,020.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.28/26,324.04 = 7,020.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.28x = 26,324.04 × 7,020.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.28x = 184,799,499.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,799,499.13/17,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,530.32

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