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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.18, 25,671.89 and 11,580.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.18, 25,671.89 and 11,580.17 is: 17,358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.18 : 25,671.89 = 11,580.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.18/25,671.89 = 11,580.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.18x = 25,671.89 × 11,580.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.18x = 297,284,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,284,685.87/17,126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,358.49

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