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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.40, 26,012.10 and 11,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.40, 26,012.10 and 11,123.80 is: 16,701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.40 : 26,012.10 = 11,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.40/26,012.10 = 11,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.40x = 26,012.10 × 11,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.40x = 289,353,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,353,397.98/17,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,701.11

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