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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.20, 26,064.45 and 11,143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.20, 26,064.45 and 11,143.35 is: 16,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.20 : 26,064.45 = 11,143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.20/26,064.45 = 11,143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.20x = 26,064.45 × 11,143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.20x = 290,445,288.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,445,288.91/17,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.82

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