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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.27, 26,040.92 and 7,491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.27, 26,040.92 and 7,491.98 is: 11,245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.27 : 26,040.92 = 7,491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.27/26,040.92 = 7,491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.27x = 26,040.92 × 7,491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.27x = 195,097,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,097,884.16/17,349.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.31

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