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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.59, 26,037.51 and 11,102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.59, 26,037.51 and 11,102.71 is: 16,680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.59 : 26,037.51 = 11,102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.59/26,037.51 = 11,102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.59x = 26,037.51 × 11,102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.59x = 289,086,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,086,922.65/17,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,680.73

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