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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.16, 26,264.12 and 7,113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.16, 26,264.12 and 7,113.92 is: 10,675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.16 : 26,264.12 = 7,113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.16/26,264.12 = 7,113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.16x = 26,264.12 × 7,113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.16x = 186,840,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,840,848.55/17,502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.30

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