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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.78, 26,070.96 and 7,509.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.78, 26,070.96 and 7,509.98 is: 11,268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.78 : 26,070.96 = 7,509.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.78/26,070.96 = 7,509.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.78x = 26,070.96 × 7,509.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.78x = 195,792,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,792,388.18/17,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,268.12

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