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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.16, 26,108.28 and 7,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.16, 26,108.28 and 7,407.88 is: 11,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.16 : 26,108.28 = 7,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.16/26,108.28 = 7,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.16x = 26,108.28 × 7,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.16x = 193,407,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,407,005.25/17,403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.33

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