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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.04, 26,041.88 and 7,497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.04, 26,041.88 and 7,497.92 is: 11,245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.04 : 26,041.88 = 7,497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.04/26,041.88 = 7,497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.04x = 26,041.88 × 7,497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.04x = 195,259,932.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,259,932.89/17,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.08

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