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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.21, 26,030.21 and 11,800.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.21, 26,030.21 and 11,800.94 is: 17,691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.21 : 26,030.21 = 11,800.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.21/26,030.21 = 11,800.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.21x = 26,030.21 × 11,800.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.21x = 307,180,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,180,757.24/17,363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,691.48

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