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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.76, 26,137.44 and 7,560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.76, 26,137.44 and 7,560.24 is: 11,341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.76 : 26,137.44 = 7,560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.76/26,137.44 = 7,560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.76x = 26,137.44 × 7,560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.76x = 197,605,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,605,319.39/17,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.14

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