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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.70, 26,068.20 and 11,145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.70, 26,068.20 and 11,145.85 is: 16,726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.70 : 26,068.20 = 11,145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.70/26,068.20 = 11,145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.70x = 26,068.20 × 11,145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.70x = 290,552,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,552,246.97/17,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,726.57

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