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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.44, 26,285.84 and 6,999.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.44, 26,285.84 and 6,999.11 is: 10,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.44 : 26,285.84 = 6,999.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.44/26,285.84 = 6,999.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.44x = 26,285.84 × 6,999.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.44x = 183,977,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,977,336.68/17,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.75

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