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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.67, 26,131.23 and 7,560.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.67, 26,131.23 and 7,560.87 is: 11,345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.67 : 26,131.23 = 7,560.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.67/26,131.23 = 7,560.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.67x = 26,131.23 × 7,560.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.67x = 197,574,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,574,829.74/17,414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,345.31

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