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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.52, 26,049.78 and 11,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.52, 26,049.78 and 11,534.52 is: 17,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.52 : 26,049.78 = 11,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.52/26,049.78 = 11,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.52x = 26,049.78 × 11,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.52x = 300,471,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,471,708.41/17,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,301.78

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