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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,470.08, 26,215.89 and 11,234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,470.08, 26,215.89 and 11,234.07 is: 16,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,470.08 : 26,215.89 = 11,234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,470.08/26,215.89 = 11,234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,470.08x = 26,215.89 × 11,234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,470.08x = 294,511,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,511,143.37/17,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.03

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