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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.20, 26,837.70 and 7,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.20, 26,837.70 and 7,499.52 is: 11,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.20 : 26,837.70 = 7,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.20/26,837.70 = 7,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.20x = 26,837.70 × 7,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.20x = 201,269,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,269,867.90/17,890.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.29

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