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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.82, 26,410.41 and 11,049.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.82, 26,410.41 and 11,049.59 is: 16,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.82 : 26,410.41 = 11,049.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.82/26,410.41 = 11,049.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.82x = 26,410.41 × 11,049.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.82x = 291,824,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,824,070.18/17,618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.20

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