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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.97, 26,461.33 and 11,417.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.97, 26,461.33 and 11,417.73 is: 17,092.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.97 : 26,461.33 = 11,417.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.97/26,461.33 = 11,417.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.97x = 26,461.33 × 11,417.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.97x = 302,128,481.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,128,481.10/17,675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.61

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