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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.44, 26,044.08 and 7,495.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.44, 26,044.08 and 7,495.80 is: 11,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.44 : 26,044.08 = 7,495.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.44/26,044.08 = 7,495.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.44x = 26,044.08 × 7,495.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.44x = 195,221,214.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,221,214.86/17,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,243.23

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