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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.60, 26,031.51 and 11,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.60, 26,031.51 and 11,098.71 is: 16,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.60 : 26,031.51 = 11,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.60/26,031.51 = 11,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.60x = 26,031.51 × 11,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.60x = 288,916,180.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,916,180.35/17,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,674.72

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