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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.11, 26,321.88 and 11,239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.11, 26,321.88 and 11,239.44 is: 16,847.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.11 : 26,321.88 = 11,239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.11/26,321.88 = 11,239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.11x = 26,321.88 × 11,239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.11x = 295,843,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,843,190.95/17,560.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.46

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