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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,494.09, 26,251.30 and 7,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,494.09, 26,251.30 and 7,361.72 is: 11,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,494.09 : 26,251.30 = 7,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,494.09/26,251.30 = 7,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,494.09x = 26,251.30 × 7,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,494.09x = 193,254,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,254,767.46/17,494.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.86

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