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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.16, 26,039.60 and 7,502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.16, 26,039.60 and 7,502.64 is: 11,251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.16 : 26,039.60 = 7,502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.16/26,039.60 = 7,502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.16x = 26,039.60 × 7,502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.16x = 195,365,744.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,365,744.54/17,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,251.09

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