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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.38, 26,014.65 and 7,480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.38, 26,014.65 and 7,480.14 is: 11,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.38 : 26,014.65 = 7,480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.38/26,014.65 = 7,480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.38x = 26,014.65 × 7,480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.38x = 194,593,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,593,224.05/17,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,226.50

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