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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.84, 26,382.46 and 11,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.84, 26,382.46 and 11,364.38 is: 17,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.84 : 26,382.46 = 11,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.84/26,382.46 = 11,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.84x = 26,382.46 × 11,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.84x = 299,820,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,820,300.77/17,622.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,013.17

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