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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.16, 26,032.10 and 7,497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.16, 26,032.10 and 7,497.64 is: 11,243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.16 : 26,032.10 = 7,497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.16/26,032.10 = 7,497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.16x = 26,032.10 × 7,497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.16x = 195,179,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,179,314.24/17,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,243.59

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