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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.56, 26,067.12 and 7,517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.56, 26,067.12 and 7,517.68 is: 11,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.56 : 26,067.12 = 7,517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.56/26,067.12 = 7,517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.56x = 26,067.12 × 7,517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.56x = 195,964,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,964,266.68/17,384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.32

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