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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.64, 26,000.10 and 11,096.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.64, 26,000.10 and 11,096.64 is: 16,644.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.64 : 26,000.10 = 11,096.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.64/26,000.10 = 11,096.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.64x = 26,000.10 × 11,096.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.64x = 288,513,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,513,749.66/17,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.73

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