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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.53, 26,417.37 and 11,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.53, 26,417.37 and 11,054.31 is: 16,570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.53 : 26,417.37 = 11,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.53/26,417.37 = 11,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.53x = 26,417.37 × 11,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.53x = 292,025,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,025,797.36/17,623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.22

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