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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.69, 26,329.03 and 7,027.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.69, 26,329.03 and 7,027.45 is: 10,541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.69 : 26,329.03 = 7,027.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.69/26,329.03 = 7,027.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.69x = 26,329.03 × 7,027.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.69x = 185,025,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,025,941.87/17,552.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.17

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