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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.87, 26,051.93 and 7,499.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.87, 26,051.93 and 7,499.93 is: 11,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.87 : 26,051.93 = 7,499.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.87/26,051.93 = 7,499.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.87x = 26,051.93 × 7,499.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.87x = 195,387,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,387,511.73/17,360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,254.48

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