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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.35, 26,029.64 and 11,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.35, 26,029.64 and 11,097.46 is: 16,672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.35 : 26,029.64 = 11,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.35/26,029.64 = 11,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.35x = 26,029.64 × 11,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.35x = 288,862,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,862,888.71/17,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.85

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