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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,499.82, 26,233.10 and 11,156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,499.82, 26,233.10 and 11,156.90 is: 16,724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,499.82 : 26,233.10 = 11,156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,499.82/26,233.10 = 11,156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,499.82x = 26,233.10 × 11,156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,499.82x = 292,680,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,680,073.39/17,499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.75

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