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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.71, 26,004.29 and 7,332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.71, 26,004.29 and 7,332.31 is: 11,000.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.71 : 26,004.29 = 7,332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.71/26,004.29 = 7,332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.71x = 26,004.29 × 7,332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.71x = 190,671,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,671,625.84/17,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,000.68

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