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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.78, 26,067.96 and 7,507.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.78, 26,067.96 and 7,507.98 is: 11,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.78 : 26,067.96 = 7,507.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.78/26,067.96 = 7,507.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.78x = 26,067.96 × 7,507.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.78x = 195,717,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,717,722.32/17,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.12

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