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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.52, 26,089.08 and 11,549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.52, 26,089.08 and 11,549.52 is: 17,359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.52 : 26,089.08 = 11,549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.52/26,089.08 = 11,549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.52x = 26,089.08 × 11,549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.52x = 301,316,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,316,351.24/17,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,359.41

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