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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,605.48, 26,390.44 and 11,036.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,605.48, 26,390.44 and 11,036.27 is: 16,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,605.48 : 26,390.44 = 11,036.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,605.48/26,390.44 = 11,036.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,605.48x = 26,390.44 × 11,036.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,605.48x = 291,252,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,252,021.26/17,605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,543.26

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