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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.41, 26,391.84 and 11,037.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.41, 26,391.84 and 11,037.21 is: 16,544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.41 : 26,391.84 = 11,037.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.41/26,391.84 = 11,037.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.41x = 26,391.84 × 11,037.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.41x = 291,292,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,292,280.37/17,606.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,544.67

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