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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.72, 26,256.96 and 7,133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.72, 26,256.96 and 7,133.76 is: 10,694.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.72 : 26,256.96 = 7,133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.72/26,256.96 = 7,133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.72x = 26,256.96 × 7,133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.72x = 187,310,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,310,850.97/17,514.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,694.48

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