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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.60, 26,004.26 and 7,492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.60, 26,004.26 and 7,492.52 is: 11,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.60 : 26,004.26 = 7,492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.60/26,004.26 = 7,492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.60x = 26,004.26 × 7,492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.60x = 194,837,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,837,438.14/17,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,230.73

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