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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,498.28, 26,258.37 and 11,658.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,498.28, 26,258.37 and 11,658.99 is: 17,495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,498.28 : 26,258.37 = 11,658.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,498.28/26,258.37 = 11,658.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,498.28x = 26,258.37 × 11,658.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,498.28x = 306,146,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,146,073.25/17,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,495.78

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