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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.72, 26,042.52 and 11,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.72, 26,042.52 and 11,210 is: 16,792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.72 : 26,042.52 = 11,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.72/26,042.52 = 11,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.72x = 26,042.52 × 11,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.72x = 291,936,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,936,649.20/17,384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,792.72

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