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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.72, 26,407.16 and 11,019.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.72, 26,407.16 and 11,019.07 is: 16,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.72 : 26,407.16 = 11,019.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.72/26,407.16 = 11,019.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.72x = 26,407.16 × 11,019.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.72x = 290,982,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,982,157.41/17,600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,532.40

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