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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.53, 26,303.40 and 7,006.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.53, 26,303.40 and 7,006.43 is: 10,509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.53 : 26,303.40 = 7,006.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.53/26,303.40 = 7,006.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.53x = 26,303.40 × 7,006.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.53x = 184,292,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,292,955.92/17,535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,509.69

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