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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.98, 26,020.88 and 7,349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.98, 26,020.88 and 7,349.46 is: 11,027.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.98 : 26,020.88 = 7,349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.98/26,020.88 = 7,349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.98x = 26,020.88 × 7,349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.98x = 191,239,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,239,416.72/17,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.54

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