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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.32, 26,341.20 and 7,166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.32, 26,341.20 and 7,166.88 is: 10,754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.32 : 26,341.20 = 7,166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.32/26,341.20 = 7,166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.32x = 26,341.20 × 7,166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.32x = 188,784,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,784,219.46/17,554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,754.29

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