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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.93, 26,072.25 and 11,135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.93, 26,072.25 and 11,135.14 is: 16,691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.93 : 26,072.25 = 11,135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.93/26,072.25 = 11,135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.93x = 26,072.25 × 11,135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.93x = 290,318,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,318,153.87/17,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.73

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