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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.84, 26,379.36 and 11,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.84, 26,379.36 and 11,032.80 is: 16,528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.84 : 26,379.36 = 11,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.84/26,379.36 = 11,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.84x = 26,379.36 × 11,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.84x = 291,038,203.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,038,203.01/17,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,528.90

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