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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.36, 26,215.49 and 10,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.36, 26,215.49 and 10,911.68 is: 16,350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.36 : 26,215.49 = 10,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.36/26,215.49 = 10,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.36x = 26,215.49 × 10,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.36x = 286,055,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,055,037.92/17,495.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.34

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