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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.60, 26,389.12 and 11,035.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.60, 26,389.12 and 11,035.41 is: 16,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.60 : 26,389.12 = 11,035.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.60/26,389.12 = 11,035.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.60x = 26,389.12 × 11,035.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.60x = 291,214,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,214,758.74/17,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.97

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