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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.59, 26,171.96 and 11,914.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.59, 26,171.96 and 11,914.64 is: 17,865.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.59 : 26,171.96 = 11,914.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.59/26,171.96 = 11,914.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.59x = 26,171.96 × 11,914.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.59x = 311,829,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,829,291.06/17,454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,865.18

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