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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.92, 26,593.40 and 11,504.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.92, 26,593.40 and 11,504.90 is: 17,245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.92 : 26,593.40 = 11,504.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.92/26,593.40 = 11,504.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.92x = 26,593.40 × 11,504.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.92x = 305,954,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,954,407.66/17,740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,245.69

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