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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.88, 26,084.04 and 11,164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.88, 26,084.04 and 11,164.90 is: 16,739.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.88 : 26,084.04 = 11,164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.88/26,084.04 = 11,164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.88x = 26,084.04 × 11,164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.88x = 291,225,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,225,698.20/17,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,739.15

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