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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.34, 26,170.08 and 11,913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.34, 26,170.08 and 11,913.39 is: 17,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.34 : 26,170.08 = 11,913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.34/26,170.08 = 11,913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.34x = 26,170.08 × 11,913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.34x = 311,774,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,774,238.52/17,453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,863.30

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