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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.84, 26,231.94 and 11,260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.84, 26,231.94 and 11,260.44 is: 16,876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.84 : 26,231.94 = 11,260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.84/26,231.94 = 11,260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.84x = 26,231.94 × 11,260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.84x = 295,383,186.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,383,186.45/17,502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,876.30

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