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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.98, 26,389.69 and 11,035.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.98, 26,389.69 and 11,035.77 is: 16,542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.98 : 26,389.69 = 11,035.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.98/26,389.69 = 11,035.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.98x = 26,389.69 × 11,035.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.98x = 291,230,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,230,549.21/17,604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.51

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