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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.62, 25,906.44 and 7,411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.62, 25,906.44 and 7,411.26 is: 11,114.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.62 : 25,906.44 = 7,411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.62/25,906.44 = 7,411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.62x = 25,906.44 × 7,411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.62x = 191,999,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,999,362.51/17,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,114.53

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