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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.13, 26,093.34 and 7,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.13, 26,093.34 and 7,004.88 is: 10,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.13 : 26,093.34 = 7,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.13/26,093.34 = 7,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.13x = 26,093.34 × 7,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.13x = 182,780,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,780,715.50/17,393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.79

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