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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.62, 25,649.47 and 11,841.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.62, 25,649.47 and 11,841.96 is: 17,734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.62 : 25,649.47 = 11,841.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.62/25,649.47 = 11,841.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.62x = 25,649.47 × 11,841.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.62x = 303,739,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,739,997.76/17,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,734.96

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