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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.38, 26,111.04 and 7,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.38, 26,111.04 and 7,013.98 is: 10,516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.38 : 26,111.04 = 7,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.38/26,111.04 = 7,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.38x = 26,111.04 × 7,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.38x = 183,142,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,142,312.34/17,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.73

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