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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.44, 26,088.78 and 7,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.44, 26,088.78 and 7,001.76 is: 10,502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.44 : 26,088.78 = 7,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.44/26,088.78 = 7,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.44x = 26,088.78 × 7,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.44x = 182,667,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,667,376.25/17,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.69

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