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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.30, 26,084.85 and 11,467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.30, 26,084.85 and 11,467.34 is: 17,193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.30 : 26,084.85 = 11,467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.30/26,084.85 = 11,467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.30x = 26,084.85 × 11,467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.30x = 299,123,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,123,843.80/17,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,193.69

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