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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.61, 26,194.14 and 7,614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.61, 26,194.14 and 7,614.24 is: 11,411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.61 : 26,194.14 = 7,614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.61/26,194.14 = 7,614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.61x = 26,194.14 × 7,614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.61x = 199,448,468.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,448,468.55/17,477.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.66

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