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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.03, 26,032.42 and 7,487.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.03, 26,032.42 and 7,487.31 is: 11,235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.03 : 26,032.42 = 7,487.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.03/26,032.42 = 7,487.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.03x = 26,032.42 × 7,487.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.03x = 194,912,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,912,798.59/17,348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,235.45

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