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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.04, 26,049.53 and 7,363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.04, 26,049.53 and 7,363.23 is: 11,048.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.04 : 26,049.53 = 7,363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.04/26,049.53 = 7,363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.04x = 26,049.53 × 7,363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.04x = 191,808,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,808,601.50/17,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.86

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