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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.46, 26,415.72 and 11,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.46, 26,415.72 and 11,041.92 is: 16,544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.46 : 26,415.72 = 11,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.46/26,415.72 = 11,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.46x = 26,415.72 × 11,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.46x = 291,680,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,680,266.98/17,630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,544.11

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