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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.96, 26,035.85 and 11,804.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.96, 26,035.85 and 11,804.69 is: 17,697.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.96 : 26,035.85 = 11,804.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.96/26,035.85 = 11,804.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.96x = 26,035.85 × 11,804.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.96x = 307,344,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,344,948.93/17,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,697.11

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