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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.72, 26,389.32 and 11,035.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.72, 26,389.32 and 11,035.53 is: 16,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.72 : 26,389.32 = 11,035.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.72/26,389.32 = 11,035.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.72x = 26,389.32 × 11,035.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.72x = 291,220,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,220,132.54/17,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.16

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