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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.24, 26,110.40 and 7,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.24, 26,110.40 and 7,546 is: 11,314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.24 : 26,110.40 = 7,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.24/26,110.40 = 7,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.24x = 26,110.40 × 7,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.24x = 197,029,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,029,078.40/17,414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,314.25

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