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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.08, 25,973.36 and 11,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.08, 25,973.36 and 11,326.08 is: 16,976.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.08 : 25,973.36 = 11,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.08/25,973.36 = 11,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.08x = 25,973.36 × 11,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.08x = 294,176,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,176,290.37/17,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,976.86

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