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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.66, 26,001.78 and 7,472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.66, 26,001.78 and 7,472.08 is: 11,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.66 : 26,001.78 = 7,472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.66/26,001.78 = 7,472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.66x = 26,001.78 × 7,472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.66x = 194,287,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,287,380.30/17,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.32

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