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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.97, 26,413.53 and 11,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.97, 26,413.53 and 11,023.32 is: 16,538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.97 : 26,413.53 = 11,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.97/26,413.53 = 11,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.97x = 26,413.53 × 11,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.97x = 291,164,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,164,793.52/17,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,538.78

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