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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.43, 26,454.74 and 11,711.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.43, 26,454.74 and 11,711.41 is: 17,573.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.43 : 26,454.74 = 11,711.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.43/26,454.74 = 11,711.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.43x = 26,454.74 × 11,711.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.43x = 309,822,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,822,306.58/17,630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,573.16

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