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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.97, 26,270.28 and 11,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.97, 26,270.28 and 11,962.32 is: 17,933.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.97 : 26,270.28 = 11,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.97/26,270.28 = 11,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.97x = 26,270.28 × 11,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.97x = 314,253,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,253,495.85/17,522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,933.80

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