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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.60, 26,002.77 and 7,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.60, 26,002.77 and 7,491.52 is: 11,229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.60 : 26,002.77 = 7,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.60/26,002.77 = 7,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.60x = 26,002.77 × 7,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.60x = 194,800,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,800,271.51/17,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.23

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