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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.22, 26,419.92 and 11,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.22, 26,419.92 and 11,027.58 is: 16,545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.22 : 26,419.92 = 11,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.22/26,419.92 = 11,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.22x = 26,419.92 × 11,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.22x = 291,347,781.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,347,781.39/17,609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,545.18

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