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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.80, 26,423.70 and 11,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.80, 26,423.70 and 11,049.40 is: 16,574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.80 : 26,423.70 = 11,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.80/26,423.70 = 11,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.80x = 26,423.70 × 11,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.80x = 291,966,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,966,030.78/17,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,574.10

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