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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.02, 26,035.90 and 7,493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.02, 26,035.90 and 7,493.90 is: 11,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.02 : 26,035.90 = 7,493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.02/26,035.90 = 7,493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.02x = 26,035.90 × 7,493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.02x = 195,110,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,110,431.01/17,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.07

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