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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,809.54, 26,714.31 and 7,415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,809.54, 26,714.31 and 7,415.62 is: 11,123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,809.54 : 26,714.31 = 7,415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,809.54/26,714.31 = 7,415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,809.54x = 26,714.31 × 7,415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,809.54x = 198,103,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,103,171.52/17,809.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.43

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