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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.13, 26,297.26 and 7,002.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.13, 26,297.26 and 7,002.65 is: 10,499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.13 : 26,297.26 = 7,002.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.13/26,297.26 = 7,002.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.13x = 26,297.26 × 7,002.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.13x = 184,150,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,150,555.98/17,539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.41

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