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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.61, 26,176.02 and 11,512.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.61, 26,176.02 and 11,512.74 is: 17,303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.61 : 26,176.02 = 11,512.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.61/26,176.02 = 11,512.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.61x = 26,176.02 × 11,512.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.61x = 301,357,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,357,712.49/17,415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,303.88

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