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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.61, 26,130.45 and 11,164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.61, 26,130.45 and 11,164.84 is: 16,773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.61 : 26,130.45 = 11,164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.61/26,130.45 = 11,164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.61x = 26,130.45 × 11,164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.61x = 291,742,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,742,293.38/17,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,773.92

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