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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.18, 26,068.27 and 7,521.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.18, 26,068.27 and 7,521.54 is: 11,273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.18 : 26,068.27 = 7,521.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.18/26,068.27 = 7,521.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.18x = 26,068.27 × 7,521.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.18x = 196,073,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,073,535.54/17,392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,273.66

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