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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.19, 26,329.78 and 7,027.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.19, 26,329.78 and 7,027.95 is: 10,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.19 : 26,329.78 = 7,027.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.19/26,329.78 = 7,027.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.19x = 26,329.78 × 7,027.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.19x = 185,044,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,044,377.35/17,553.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.92

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