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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.28, 26,414 and 11,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.28, 26,414 and 11,052.04 is: 16,566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.28 : 26,414 = 11,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.28/26,414 = 11,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.28x = 26,414 × 11,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.28x = 291,928,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,928,584.56/17,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,566.82

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