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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.06, 26,045.82 and 7,505.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.06, 26,045.82 and 7,505.46 is: 11,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.06 : 26,045.82 = 7,505.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.06/26,045.82 = 7,505.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.06x = 26,045.82 × 7,505.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.06x = 195,485,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,485,860.18/17,373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,252.24

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