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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.52, 26,177.94 and 7,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.52, 26,177.94 and 7,459.08 is: 11,183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.52 : 26,177.94 = 7,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.52/26,177.94 = 7,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.52x = 26,177.94 × 7,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.52x = 195,263,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,263,348.70/17,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,183.78

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