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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,608.49, 26,394.93 and 11,039.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,608.49, 26,394.93 and 11,039.27 is: 16,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,608.49 : 26,394.93 = 11,039.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,608.49/26,394.93 = 11,039.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,608.49x = 26,394.93 × 11,039.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,608.49x = 291,380,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,380,758.90/17,608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.74

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