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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.70, 26,099.55 and 7,533.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.70, 26,099.55 and 7,533.69 is: 11,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.70 : 26,099.55 = 7,533.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.70/26,099.55 = 7,533.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.70x = 26,099.55 × 7,533.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.70x = 196,625,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,625,918.84/17,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,302.48

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