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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.42, 26,054.19 and 7,501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.42, 26,054.19 and 7,501.32 is: 11,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.42 : 26,054.19 = 7,501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.42/26,054.19 = 7,501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.42x = 26,054.19 × 7,501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.42x = 195,440,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,440,816.53/17,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,255.25

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