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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.38, 26,040.15 and 7,497.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.38, 26,040.15 and 7,497.18 is: 11,252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.38 : 26,040.15 = 7,497.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.38/26,040.15 = 7,497.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.38x = 26,040.15 × 7,497.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.38x = 195,227,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,227,691.78/17,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,252.07

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