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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.24, 26,305.76 and 7,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.24, 26,305.76 and 7,005.23 is: 10,511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.24 : 26,305.76 = 7,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.24/26,305.76 = 7,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.24x = 26,305.76 × 7,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.24x = 184,277,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,277,767.60/17,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.99

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