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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.56, 26,015.12 and 11,521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.56, 26,015.12 and 11,521.52 is: 17,249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.56 : 26,015.12 = 11,521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.56/26,015.12 = 11,521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.56x = 26,015.12 × 11,521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.56x = 299,733,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,733,725.38/17,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,249.31

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