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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.62, 26,046.99 and 7,502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.62, 26,046.99 and 7,502.10 is: 11,244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.62 : 26,046.99 = 7,502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.62/26,046.99 = 7,502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.62x = 26,046.99 × 7,502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.62x = 195,407,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,407,123.68/17,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244.76

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