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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.72, 26,048.73 and 11,739.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.72, 26,048.73 and 11,739.26 is: 17,590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.72 : 26,048.73 = 11,739.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.72/26,048.73 = 11,739.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.72x = 26,048.73 × 11,739.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.72x = 305,792,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,792,814.14/17,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.76

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