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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.72, 26,002.48 and 5,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.72, 26,002.48 and 5,023.72 is: 7,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.72 : 26,002.48 = 5,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.72/26,002.48 = 5,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.72x = 26,002.48 × 5,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.72x = 130,629,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,629,178.83/17,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.26

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