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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.72, 26,429.70 and 11,034.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.72, 26,429.70 and 11,034.11 is: 16,555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.72 : 26,429.70 = 11,034.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.72/26,429.70 = 11,034.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.72x = 26,429.70 × 11,034.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.72x = 291,628,217.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,628,217.07/17,615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,555.00

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