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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.49, 26,046.87 and 7,496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.49, 26,046.87 and 7,496.55 is: 11,249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.49 : 26,046.87 = 7,496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.49/26,046.87 = 7,496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.49x = 26,046.87 × 7,496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.49x = 195,261,635.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,261,635.19/17,357.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,249.42

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