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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.53, 26,423.37 and 11,058.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.53, 26,423.37 and 11,058.31 is: 16,576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.53 : 26,423.37 = 11,058.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.53/26,423.37 = 11,058.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.53x = 26,423.37 × 11,058.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.53x = 292,197,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,197,816.70/17,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,576.22

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