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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.89, 26,076.20 and 7,513.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.89, 26,076.20 and 7,513.47 is: 11,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.89 : 26,076.20 = 7,513.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.89/26,076.20 = 7,513.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.89x = 26,076.20 × 7,513.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.89x = 195,922,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,922,708.85/17,380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.31

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