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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.49, 26,286.08 and 7,137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.49, 26,286.08 and 7,137.33 is: 10,705.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.49 : 26,286.08 = 7,137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.49/26,286.08 = 7,137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.49x = 26,286.08 × 7,137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.49x = 187,612,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,612,391.68/17,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.12

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