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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.54, 26,910.09 and 7,556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.54, 26,910.09 and 7,556.22 is: 11,330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.54 : 26,910.09 = 7,556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.54/26,910.09 = 7,556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.54x = 26,910.09 × 7,556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.54x = 203,338,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,338,560.26/17,946.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.24

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