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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.56, 26,058.42 and 7,511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.56, 26,058.42 and 7,511.68 is: 11,269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.56 : 26,058.42 = 7,511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.56/26,058.42 = 7,511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.56x = 26,058.42 × 7,511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.56x = 195,742,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,742,512.35/17,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,269.28

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