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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.28, 26,306.03 and 7,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.28, 26,306.03 and 7,008.18 is: 10,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.28 : 26,306.03 = 7,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.28/26,306.03 = 7,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.28x = 26,306.03 × 7,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.28x = 184,357,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,357,393.33/17,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.31

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