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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.05, 26,137.85 and 11,187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.05, 26,137.85 and 11,187.78 is: 16,781.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.05 : 26,137.85 = 11,187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.05/26,137.85 = 11,187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.05x = 26,137.85 × 11,187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.05x = 292,424,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,424,459.53/17,425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.84

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