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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,632.53, 26,430.89 and 11,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,632.53, 26,430.89 and 11,063.30 is: 16,583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,632.53 : 26,430.89 = 11,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,632.53/26,430.89 = 11,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,632.53x = 26,430.89 × 11,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,632.53x = 292,412,677.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,412,677.87/17,632.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,583.71

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