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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.32, 26,332.68 and 7,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.32, 26,332.68 and 7,163.12 is: 10,747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.32 : 26,332.68 = 7,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.32/26,332.68 = 7,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.32x = 26,332.68 × 7,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.32x = 188,624,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,624,146.76/17,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,747.62

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