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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.24, 26,370.32 and 7,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.24, 26,370.32 and 7,055 is: 10,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.24 : 26,370.32 = 7,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.24/26,370.32 = 7,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.24x = 26,370.32 × 7,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.24x = 186,042,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,042,607.60/17,580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.48

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