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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.95, 26,002.58 and 11,102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.95, 26,002.58 and 11,102.10 is: 16,660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.95 : 26,002.58 = 11,102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.95/26,002.58 = 11,102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.95x = 26,002.58 × 11,102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.95x = 288,683,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,683,187.91/17,326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,660.94

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