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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.70, 26,401.05 and 11,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.70, 26,401.05 and 11,039.70 is: 16,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.70 : 26,401.05 = 11,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.70/26,401.05 = 11,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.70x = 26,401.05 × 11,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.70x = 291,459,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,459,671.69/17,600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,559.55

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