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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.31, 26,063.21 and 7,514.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.31, 26,063.21 and 7,514.67 is: 11,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.31 : 26,063.21 = 7,514.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.31/26,063.21 = 7,514.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.31x = 26,063.21 × 7,514.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.31x = 195,856,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,856,384.72/17,375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.11

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