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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.77, 26,038.67 and 7,490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.77, 26,038.67 and 7,490.48 is: 11,243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.77 : 26,038.67 = 7,490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.77/26,038.67 = 7,490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.77x = 26,038.67 × 7,490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.77x = 195,041,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,041,969.22/17,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,243.06

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