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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.16, 26,007.95 and 7,334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.16, 26,007.95 and 7,334.76 is: 11,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.16 : 26,007.95 = 7,334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.16/26,007.95 = 7,334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.16x = 26,007.95 × 7,334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.16x = 190,762,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,762,034.67/17,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.35

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