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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.16, 26,102.28 and 7,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.16, 26,102.28 and 7,403.88 is: 11,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.16 : 26,102.28 = 7,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.16/26,102.28 = 7,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.16x = 26,102.28 × 7,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.16x = 193,258,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,258,148.85/17,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.33

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