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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.59, 26,104.93 and 11,147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.59, 26,104.93 and 11,147.84 is: 16,748.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.59 : 26,104.93 = 11,147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.59/26,104.93 = 11,147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.59x = 26,104.93 × 11,147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.59x = 291,013,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,013,424.46/17,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,748.41

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