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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.53, 26,421.87 and 11,057.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.53, 26,421.87 and 11,057.31 is: 16,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.53 : 26,421.87 = 11,057.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.53/26,421.87 = 11,057.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.53x = 26,421.87 × 11,057.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.53x = 292,154,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,154,807.37/17,626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,574.72

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