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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.81, 26,006.75 and 7,475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.81, 26,006.75 and 7,475.48 is: 11,214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.81 : 26,006.75 = 7,475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.81/26,006.75 = 7,475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.81x = 26,006.75 × 7,475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.81x = 194,412,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,412,939.69/17,335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,214.53

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