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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.51, 26,049.02 and 11,432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.51, 26,049.02 and 11,432.41 is: 17,141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.51 : 26,049.02 = 11,432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.51/26,049.02 = 11,432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.51x = 26,049.02 × 11,432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.51x = 297,803,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,803,076.74/17,373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,141.22

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