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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.88, 26,143.29 and 7,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.88, 26,143.29 and 7,035.48 is: 10,548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.88 : 26,143.29 = 7,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.88/26,143.29 = 7,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.88x = 26,143.29 × 7,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.88x = 183,930,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,930,593.93/17,435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.97

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