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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.38, 26,334.36 and 7,024.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.38, 26,334.36 and 7,024.38 is: 10,537.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.38 : 26,334.36 = 7,024.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.38/26,334.36 = 7,024.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.38x = 26,334.36 × 7,024.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.38x = 184,982,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,982,551.70/17,554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.69

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