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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.52, 26,104.50 and 7,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.52, 26,104.50 and 7,009.08 is: 10,517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.52 : 26,104.50 = 7,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.52/26,104.50 = 7,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.52x = 26,104.50 × 7,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.52x = 182,968,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,968,528.86/17,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.54

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