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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.43, 26,071.50 and 11,134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.43, 26,071.50 and 11,134.64 is: 16,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.43 : 26,071.50 = 11,134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.43/26,071.50 = 11,134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.43x = 26,071.50 × 11,134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.43x = 290,296,766.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,296,766.76/17,392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.98

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