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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.94, 26,302.47 and 5,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.94, 26,302.47 and 5,223.94 is: 7,835.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.94 : 26,302.47 = 5,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.94/26,302.47 = 5,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.94x = 26,302.47 × 5,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.94x = 137,402,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,402,525.13/17,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,835.48

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