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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.52, 26,320.08 and 10,974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.52, 26,320.08 and 10,974.88 is: 16,472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.52 : 26,320.08 = 10,974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.52/26,320.08 = 10,974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.52x = 26,320.08 × 10,974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.52x = 288,859,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,859,719.59/17,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,472.83

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