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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,451.72, 26,071.38 and 11,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,451.72, 26,071.38 and 11,161.44 is: 16,674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,451.72 : 26,071.38 = 11,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,451.72/26,071.38 = 11,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,451.72x = 26,071.38 × 11,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,451.72x = 290,994,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,994,143.59/17,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,674.24

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