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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.93, 26,450.99 and 11,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.93, 26,450.99 and 11,708.90 is: 17,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.93 : 26,450.99 = 11,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.93/26,450.99 = 11,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.93x = 26,450.99 × 11,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.93x = 309,711,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,711,806.01/17,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,569.39

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