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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,536.53, 26,304.90 and 7,007.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,536.53, 26,304.90 and 7,007.43 is: 10,511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,536.53 : 26,304.90 = 7,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,536.53/26,304.90 = 7,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,536.53x = 26,304.90 × 7,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,536.53x = 184,329,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,329,745.41/17,536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.19

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