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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,471.88, 26,211.96 and 7,612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,471.88, 26,211.96 and 7,612.92 is: 11,421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,471.88 : 26,211.96 = 7,612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,471.88/26,211.96 = 7,612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,471.88x = 26,211.96 × 7,612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,471.88x = 199,549,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,549,554.52/17,471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,421.18

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