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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.94, 26,040.33 and 7,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.94, 26,040.33 and 7,493.28 is: 11,239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.94 : 26,040.33 = 7,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.94/26,040.33 = 7,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.94x = 26,040.33 × 7,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.94x = 195,127,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,127,483.98/17,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.45

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