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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.93, 26,069.40 and 7,522.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.93, 26,069.40 and 7,522.29 is: 11,274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.93 : 26,069.40 = 7,522.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.93/26,069.40 = 7,522.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.93x = 26,069.40 × 7,522.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.93x = 196,101,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,101,549.31/17,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,274.79

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