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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.08, 26,035.50 and 7,489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.08, 26,035.50 and 7,489.38 is: 11,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.08 : 26,035.50 = 7,489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.08/26,035.50 = 7,489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.08x = 26,035.50 × 7,489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.08x = 194,989,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,989,752.99/17,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,238.55

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