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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.68, 26,092.26 and 7,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.68, 26,092.26 and 7,005.24 is: 10,509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.68 : 26,092.26 = 7,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.68/26,092.26 = 7,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.68x = 26,092.26 × 7,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.68x = 182,782,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,782,543.44/17,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,509.16

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