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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.52, 26,033.17 and 7,487.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.52, 26,033.17 and 7,487.81 is: 11,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.52 : 26,033.17 = 7,487.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.52/26,033.17 = 7,487.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.52x = 26,033.17 × 7,487.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.52x = 194,931,430.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,931,430.66/17,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,236.20

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