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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.58, 26,270.37 and 7,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.58, 26,270.37 and 7,516.16 is: 11,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.58 : 26,270.37 = 7,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.58/26,270.37 = 7,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.58x = 26,270.37 × 7,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.58x = 197,452,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,452,304.18/17,513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,274.24

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