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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.27, 26,165.97 and 11,521.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.27, 26,165.97 and 11,521.87 is: 17,275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.27 : 26,165.97 = 11,521.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.27/26,165.97 = 11,521.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.27x = 26,165.97 × 11,521.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.27x = 301,480,839.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,480,839.35/17,451.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,275.58

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