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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.45, 26,066.12 and 11,532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.45, 26,066.12 and 11,532.45 is: 17,311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.45 : 26,066.12 = 11,532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.45/26,066.12 = 11,532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.45x = 26,066.12 × 11,532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.45x = 300,606,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,606,167.93/17,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,311.59

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