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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.20, 26,025.30 and 11,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.20, 26,025.30 and 11,129.40 is: 16,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.20 : 26,025.30 = 11,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.20/26,025.30 = 11,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.20x = 26,025.30 × 11,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.20x = 289,645,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,645,973.82/17,350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.10

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