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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.26, 26,331.39 and 7,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.26, 26,331.39 and 7,029.06 is: 10,543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.26 : 26,331.39 = 7,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.26/26,331.39 = 7,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.26x = 26,331.39 × 7,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.26x = 185,084,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,084,920.19/17,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,543.59

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