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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.62, 26,349.37 and 11,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.62, 26,349.37 and 11,349.20 is: 16,989.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.62 : 26,349.37 = 11,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.62/26,349.37 = 11,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.62x = 26,349.37 × 11,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.62x = 299,044,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,044,307.50/17,601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.59

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