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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.70, 26,013.52 and 7,482.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.70, 26,013.52 and 7,482.62 is: 11,226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.70 : 26,013.52 = 7,482.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.70/26,013.52 = 7,482.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.70x = 26,013.52 × 7,482.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.70x = 194,649,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,649,285.02/17,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,226.29

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