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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.35, 26,323.95 and 7,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.35, 26,323.95 and 7,016.73 is: 10,531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.35 : 26,323.95 = 7,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.35/26,323.95 = 7,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.35x = 26,323.95 × 7,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.35x = 184,708,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,708,049.68/17,539.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.07

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