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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.56, 26,039.12 and 11,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.56, 26,039.12 and 11,537.52 is: 17,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.56 : 26,039.12 = 11,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.56/26,039.12 = 11,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.56x = 26,039.12 × 11,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.56x = 300,426,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,426,867.78/17,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,273.30

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