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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.30, 26,119.02 and 7,545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.30, 26,119.02 and 7,545.66 is: 11,322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.30 : 26,119.02 = 7,545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.30/26,119.02 = 7,545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.30x = 26,119.02 × 7,545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.30x = 197,085,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,085,244.45/17,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.64

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