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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.61, 26,215.87 and 10,911.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.61, 26,215.87 and 10,911.93 is: 16,350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.61 : 26,215.87 = 10,911.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.61/26,215.87 = 10,911.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.61x = 26,215.87 × 10,911.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.61x = 286,065,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,065,738.33/17,495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.72

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