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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.72, 26,417.66 and 11,026.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.72, 26,417.66 and 11,026.07 is: 16,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.72 : 26,417.66 = 11,026.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.72/26,417.66 = 11,026.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.72x = 26,417.66 × 11,026.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.72x = 291,282,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,282,781.18/17,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,542.90

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