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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.44, 26,252.57 and 7,113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.44, 26,252.57 and 7,113.92 is: 10,670.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.44 : 26,252.57 = 7,113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.44/26,252.57 = 7,113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.44x = 26,252.57 × 7,113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.44x = 186,758,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,758,569.30/17,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.43

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