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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.06, 26,076.69 and 11,816.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.06, 26,076.69 and 11,816.22 is: 17,732.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.06 : 26,076.69 = 11,816.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.06/26,076.69 = 11,816.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.06x = 26,076.69 × 11,816.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.06x = 308,127,905.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,127,905.91/17,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,732.90

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