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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.61, 26,174.52 and 11,511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.61, 26,174.52 and 11,511.74 is: 17,302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.61 : 26,174.52 = 11,511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.61/26,174.52 = 11,511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.61x = 26,174.52 × 11,511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.61x = 301,314,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,314,137.99/17,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,302.38

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