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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.97, 26,421.03 and 11,028.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.97, 26,421.03 and 11,028.33 is: 16,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.97 : 26,421.03 = 11,028.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.97/26,421.03 = 11,028.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.97x = 26,421.03 × 11,028.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.97x = 291,379,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,379,837.78/17,609.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,546.30

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