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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.21, 26,050.11 and 11,100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.21, 26,050.11 and 11,100.94 is: 16,678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.21 : 26,050.11 = 11,100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.21/26,050.11 = 11,100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.21x = 26,050.11 × 11,100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.21x = 289,180,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,180,708.10/17,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,678.81

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