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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.88, 26,036.40 and 7,494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.88, 26,036.40 and 7,494.68 is: 11,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.88 : 26,036.40 = 7,494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.88/26,036.40 = 7,494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.88x = 26,036.40 × 7,494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.88x = 195,134,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,134,486.35/17,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,248.32

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