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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.95, 26,068.37 and 11,533.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.95, 26,068.37 and 11,533.95 is: 17,313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.95 : 26,068.37 = 11,533.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.95/26,068.37 = 11,533.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.95x = 26,068.37 × 11,533.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.95x = 300,671,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,671,218.49/17,365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,313.84

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