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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.65, 26,253.64 and 7,363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.65, 26,253.64 and 7,363.29 is: 11,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.65 : 26,253.64 = 7,363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.65/26,253.64 = 7,363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.65x = 26,253.64 × 7,363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.65x = 193,313,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,313,164.88/17,495.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.21

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