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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.94, 26,302.68 and 5,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.94, 26,302.68 and 5,056.08 is: 7,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.94 : 26,302.68 = 5,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.94/26,302.68 = 5,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.94x = 26,302.68 × 5,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.94x = 132,988,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,988,454.29/17,534.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,584.20

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