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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,494.65, 26,252.14 and 7,362.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,494.65, 26,252.14 and 7,362.29 is: 11,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,494.65 : 26,252.14 = 7,362.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,494.65/26,252.14 = 7,362.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,494.65x = 26,252.14 × 7,362.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,494.65x = 193,275,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,275,754.95/17,494.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.70

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