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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.84, 26,135.60 and 7,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.84, 26,135.60 and 7,035.44 is: 10,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.84 : 26,135.60 = 7,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.84/26,135.60 = 7,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.84x = 26,135.60 × 7,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.84x = 183,875,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,875,445.66/17,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.10

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