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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.08, 26,174.08 and 11,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.08, 26,174.08 and 11,224.96 is: 16,829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.08 : 26,174.08 = 11,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.08/26,174.08 = 11,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.08x = 26,174.08 × 11,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.08x = 293,803,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,803,001.04/17,458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.06

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