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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.95, 26,037.99 and 11,436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.95, 26,037.99 and 11,436.45 is: 17,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.95 : 26,037.99 = 11,436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.95/26,037.99 = 11,436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.95x = 26,037.99 × 11,436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.95x = 297,782,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,782,170.74/17,365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,147.47

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