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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.58, 26,267.37 and 7,514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.58, 26,267.37 and 7,514.02 is: 11,271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.58 : 26,267.37 = 7,514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.58/26,267.37 = 7,514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.58x = 26,267.37 × 7,514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.58x = 197,373,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,373,543.53/17,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,271.03

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