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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.97, 26,220.98 and 11,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.97, 26,220.98 and 11,244.02 is: 16,869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.97 : 26,220.98 = 11,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.97/26,220.98 = 11,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.97x = 26,220.98 × 11,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.97x = 294,829,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,829,120.54/17,476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,869.58

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