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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.59, 26,052.48 and 7,507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.59, 26,052.48 and 7,507.71 is: 11,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.59 : 26,052.48 = 7,507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.59/26,052.48 = 7,507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.59x = 26,052.48 × 7,507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.59x = 195,594,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,594,464.62/17,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,263.34

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