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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,608.50, 26,394.93 and 11,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,608.50, 26,394.93 and 11,039.28 is: 16,547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,608.50 : 26,394.93 = 11,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,608.50/26,394.93 = 11,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,608.50x = 26,394.93 × 11,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,608.50x = 291,381,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,381,022.85/17,608.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,547.75

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