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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.74, 26,287.83 and 7,000.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.74, 26,287.83 and 7,000.59 is: 10,495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.74 : 26,287.83 = 7,000.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.74/26,287.83 = 7,000.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.74x = 26,287.83 × 7,000.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.74x = 184,030,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,030,319.82/17,533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.78

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