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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.97, 26,418.03 and 11,026.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.97, 26,418.03 and 11,026.32 is: 16,543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.97 : 26,418.03 = 11,026.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.97/26,418.03 = 11,026.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.97x = 26,418.03 × 11,026.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.97x = 291,293,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,293,520.46/17,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,543.28

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