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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.20, 26,848.44 and 7,513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.20, 26,848.44 and 7,513.04 is: 11,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.20 : 26,848.44 = 7,513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.20/26,848.44 = 7,513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.20x = 26,848.44 × 7,513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.20x = 201,713,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,713,403.66/17,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,268.15

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