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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.50, 26,397.92 and 11,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.50, 26,397.92 and 11,041.28 is: 16,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.50 : 26,397.92 = 11,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.50/26,397.92 = 11,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.50x = 26,397.92 × 11,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.50x = 291,466,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,466,826.14/17,610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,550.74

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