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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.23, 26,193.10 and 7,601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.23, 26,193.10 and 7,601.29 is: 11,401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.23 : 26,193.10 = 7,601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.23/26,193.10 = 7,601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.23x = 26,193.10 × 7,601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.23x = 199,101,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,101,349.10/17,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.83

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