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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,526.66, 26,272.05 and 7,003.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,526.66, 26,272.05 and 7,003.95 is: 10,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,526.66 : 26,272.05 = 7,003.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,526.66/26,272.05 = 7,003.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,526.66x = 26,272.05 × 7,003.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,526.66x = 184,008,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,008,124.60/17,526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.76

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