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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.14, 26,045.70 and 7,371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.14, 26,045.70 and 7,371.39 is: 11,056.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.14 : 26,045.70 = 7,371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.14/26,045.70 = 7,371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.14x = 26,045.70 × 7,371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.14x = 191,993,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,993,012.52/17,365.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.23

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