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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.48, 26,139.62 and 7,560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.48, 26,139.62 and 7,560.36 is: 11,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.48 : 26,139.62 = 7,560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.48/26,139.62 = 7,560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.48x = 26,139.62 × 7,560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.48x = 197,624,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,624,937.46/17,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,342.45

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