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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.36, 26,264.64 and 11,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.36, 26,264.64 and 11,605.44 is: 17,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.36 : 26,264.64 = 11,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.36/26,264.64 = 11,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.36x = 26,264.64 × 11,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.36x = 304,812,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,812,703.64/17,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,382.75

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