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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.60, 26,005.77 and 7,493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.60, 26,005.77 and 7,493.52 is: 11,232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.60 : 26,005.77 = 7,493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.60/26,005.77 = 7,493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.60x = 26,005.77 × 7,493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.60x = 194,874,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,874,757.61/17,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,232.23

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