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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.49, 26,048.37 and 7,497.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.49, 26,048.37 and 7,497.55 is: 11,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.49 : 26,048.37 = 7,497.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.49/26,048.37 = 7,497.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.49x = 26,048.37 × 7,497.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.49x = 195,298,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,298,956.49/17,358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.92

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