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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.68, 26,332.02 and 7,029.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.68, 26,332.02 and 7,029.45 is: 10,544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.68 : 26,332.02 = 7,029.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.68/26,332.02 = 7,029.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.68x = 26,332.02 × 7,029.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.68x = 185,099,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,099,617.99/17,554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.18

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