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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.22, 26,421.42 and 11,028.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.22, 26,421.42 and 11,028.58 is: 16,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.22 : 26,421.42 = 11,028.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.22/26,421.42 = 11,028.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.22x = 26,421.42 × 11,028.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.22x = 291,390,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,390,744.18/17,610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,546.68

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