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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.67, 26,276.91 and 11,984.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.67, 26,276.91 and 11,984.73 is: 17,970.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.67 : 26,276.91 = 11,984.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.67/26,276.91 = 11,984.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.67x = 26,276.91 × 11,984.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.67x = 314,921,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,921,611.66/17,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,970.19

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