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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.02, 26,041.90 and 7,497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.02, 26,041.90 and 7,497.90 is: 11,245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.02 : 26,041.90 = 7,497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.02/26,041.90 = 7,497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.02x = 26,041.90 × 7,497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.02x = 195,259,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,259,562.01/17,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.07

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