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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.44, 26,092.08 and 7,535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.44, 26,092.08 and 7,535.16 is: 11,300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.44 : 26,092.08 = 7,535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.44/26,092.08 = 7,535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.44x = 26,092.08 × 7,535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.44x = 196,607,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,607,997.53/17,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,300.32

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