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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.09, 26,252.80 and 7,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.09, 26,252.80 and 7,362.72 is: 11,048.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.09 : 26,252.80 = 7,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.09/26,252.80 = 7,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.09x = 26,252.80 × 7,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.09x = 193,292,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,292,015.62/17,495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.36

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