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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.42, 26,393.35 and 11,038.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.42, 26,393.35 and 11,038.21 is: 16,546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.42 : 26,393.35 = 11,038.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.42/26,393.35 = 11,038.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.42x = 26,393.35 × 11,038.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.42x = 291,335,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,335,339.90/17,607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,546.17

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