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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446.84, 26,168.94 and 7,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446.84, 26,168.94 and 7,593.16 is: 11,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446.84 : 26,168.94 = 7,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446.84/26,168.94 = 7,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446.84x = 26,168.94 × 7,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446.84x = 198,704,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,704,948.45/17,446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.17

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