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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.95, 26,331.61 and 4,407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.95, 26,331.61 and 4,407.03 is: 6,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.95 : 26,331.61 = 4,407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.95/26,331.61 = 4,407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.95x = 26,331.61 × 4,407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.95x = 116,044,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,044,195.22/17,554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.34

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