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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472.81, 26,202.87 and 7,609.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,472.81, 26,202.87 and 7,609.71 is: 11,411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472.81 : 26,202.87 = 7,609.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472.81/26,202.87 = 7,609.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472.81x = 26,202.87 × 7,609.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472.81x = 199,396,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,396,241.87/17,472.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.80

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