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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.41, 26,152.91 and 7,577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.41, 26,152.91 and 7,577.98 is: 11,370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.41 : 26,152.91 = 7,577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.41/26,152.91 = 7,577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.41x = 26,152.91 × 7,577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.41x = 198,186,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,186,228.92/17,430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,370.14

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