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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.06, 26,093.90 and 11,574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.06, 26,093.90 and 11,574.02 is: 17,328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.06 : 26,093.90 = 11,574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.06/26,093.90 = 11,574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.06x = 26,093.90 × 11,574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.06x = 302,011,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,011,320.48/17,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,328.03

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