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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.59, 25,876.26 and 7,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.59, 25,876.26 and 7,393.55 is: 11,093.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.59 : 25,876.26 = 7,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.59/25,876.26 = 7,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.59x = 25,876.26 × 7,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.59x = 191,317,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,317,292.74/17,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.05

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