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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.94, 26,300.97 and 5,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.94, 26,300.97 and 5,222.94 is: 7,833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.94 : 26,300.97 = 5,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.94/26,300.97 = 5,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.94x = 26,300.97 × 5,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.94x = 137,368,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,368,388.25/17,534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.98

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