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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,428.06, 26,092.40 and 11,573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,428.06, 26,092.40 and 11,573.02 is: 17,326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,428.06 : 26,092.40 = 11,573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,428.06/26,092.40 = 11,573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,428.06x = 26,092.40 × 11,573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,428.06x = 301,967,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,967,867.05/17,428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,326.53

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