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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.40, 26,417.10 and 7,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.40, 26,417.10 and 7,230.60 is: 10,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.40 : 26,417.10 = 7,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.40/26,417.10 = 7,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.40x = 26,417.10 × 7,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.40x = 191,011,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,011,483.26/17,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.90

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