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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.08, 26,074.77 and 11,497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.08, 26,074.77 and 11,497.71 is: 17,246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.08 : 26,074.77 = 11,497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.08/26,074.77 = 11,497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.08x = 26,074.77 × 11,497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.08x = 299,800,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,800,143.78/17,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,246.66

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