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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.53, 26,426.39 and 11,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.53, 26,426.39 and 11,060.30 is: 16,579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.53 : 26,426.39 = 11,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.53/26,426.39 = 11,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.53x = 26,426.39 × 11,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.53x = 292,283,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,283,613.88/17,629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,579.21

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