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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.71, 26,050.86 and 11,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.71, 26,050.86 and 11,101.44 is: 16,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.71 : 26,050.86 = 11,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.71/26,050.86 = 11,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.71x = 26,050.86 × 11,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.71x = 289,202,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,202,059.24/17,338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,679.56

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