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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.55, 26,211.60 and 7,614.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.55, 26,211.60 and 7,614.45 is: 11,419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.55 : 26,211.60 = 7,614.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.55/26,211.60 = 7,614.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.55x = 26,211.60 × 7,614.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.55x = 199,586,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,586,917.62/17,477.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,419.62

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