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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.74, 26,306.51 and 7,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.74, 26,306.51 and 7,005.72 is: 10,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.74 : 26,306.51 = 7,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.74/26,306.51 = 7,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.74x = 26,306.51 × 7,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.74x = 184,296,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,296,043.24/17,530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.74

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