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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.77, 26,191.49 and 7,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.77, 26,191.49 and 7,601.13 is: 11,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.77 : 26,191.49 = 7,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.77/26,191.49 = 7,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.77x = 26,191.49 × 7,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.77x = 199,084,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,084,882.38/17,464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.23

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