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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.19, 26,288.38 and 11,301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.19, 26,288.38 and 11,301.73 is: 16,919.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.19 : 26,288.38 = 11,301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.19/26,288.38 = 11,301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.19x = 26,288.38 × 11,301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.19x = 297,104,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,104,121.30/17,560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,919.18

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