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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.13, 26,007.01 and 5,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.13, 26,007.01 and 5,023.13 is: 7,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.13 : 26,007.01 = 5,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.13/26,007.01 = 5,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.13x = 26,007.01 × 5,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.13x = 130,636,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,636,449.55/17,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.94

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