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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.02, 26,091.33 and 11,551.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.02, 26,091.33 and 11,551.02 is: 17,361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.02 : 26,091.33 = 11,551.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.02/26,091.33 = 11,551.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.02x = 26,091.33 × 11,551.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.02x = 301,381,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,381,474.66/17,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.66

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