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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.22, 26,407.91 and 11,019.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.22, 26,407.91 and 11,019.57 is: 16,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.22 : 26,407.91 = 11,019.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.22/26,407.91 = 11,019.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.22x = 26,407.91 × 11,019.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.22x = 291,003,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,003,812.80/17,601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.16

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