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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.02, 26,156.34 and 11,193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.02, 26,156.34 and 11,193.27 is: 16,785.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.02 : 26,156.34 = 11,193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.02/26,156.34 = 11,193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.02x = 26,156.34 × 11,193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.02x = 292,774,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,774,975.83/17,442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.62

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