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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.48, 26,014.12 and 7,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.48, 26,014.12 and 7,344.96 is: 11,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.48 : 26,014.12 = 7,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.48/26,014.12 = 7,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.48x = 26,014.12 × 7,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.48x = 191,072,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,072,670.84/17,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.79

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