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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.95, 26,042.49 and 11,439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.95, 26,042.49 and 11,439.45 is: 17,151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.95 : 26,042.49 = 11,439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.95/26,042.49 = 11,439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.95x = 26,042.49 × 11,439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.95x = 297,911,762.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,911,762.23/17,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,151.97

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