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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,318.88, 25,926.48 and 11,149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,318.88, 25,926.48 and 11,149.92 is: 16,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,318.88 : 25,926.48 = 11,149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,318.88/25,926.48 = 11,149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,318.88x = 25,926.48 × 11,149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,318.88x = 289,078,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,078,177.88/17,318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.51

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