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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.48, 26,306.16 and 11,633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.48, 26,306.16 and 11,633.44 is: 17,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.48 : 26,306.16 = 11,633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.48/26,306.16 = 11,633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.48x = 26,306.16 × 11,633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.48x = 306,031,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,031,133.99/17,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,427.26

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