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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.24, 26,049.68 and 11,813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.24, 26,049.68 and 11,813.96 is: 17,710.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.24 : 26,049.68 = 11,813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.24/26,049.68 = 11,813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.24x = 26,049.68 × 11,813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.24x = 307,749,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,749,877.53/17,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.96

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