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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.68, 26,330.54 and 7,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.68, 26,330.54 and 7,028.44 is: 10,542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.68 : 26,330.54 = 7,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.68/26,330.54 = 7,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.68x = 26,330.54 × 7,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.68x = 185,062,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,062,620.56/17,553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.67

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