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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.74, 26,048.93 and 11,813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.74, 26,048.93 and 11,813.46 is: 17,710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.74 : 26,048.93 = 11,813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.74/26,048.93 = 11,813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.74x = 26,048.93 × 11,813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.74x = 307,727,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,727,992.60/17,375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.21

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