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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.39, 26,337.61 and 7,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.39, 26,337.61 and 7,170.14 is: 10,755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.39 : 26,337.61 = 7,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.39/26,337.61 = 7,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.39x = 26,337.61 × 7,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.39x = 188,844,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,844,425.77/17,558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,755.22

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