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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.12, 26,051.82 and 11,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.12, 26,051.82 and 11,131.16 is: 16,696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.12 : 26,051.82 = 11,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.12/26,051.82 = 11,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.12x = 26,051.82 × 11,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.12x = 289,986,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,986,976.71/17,368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,696.51

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