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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.60, 26,007.26 and 7,494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.60, 26,007.26 and 7,494.52 is: 11,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.60 : 26,007.26 = 7,494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.60/26,007.26 = 7,494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.60x = 26,007.26 × 7,494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.60x = 194,911,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,911,930.22/17,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,233.73

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