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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.68, 26,459.55 and 11,053.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.68, 26,459.55 and 11,053.98 is: 16,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.68 : 26,459.55 = 11,053.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.68/26,459.55 = 11,053.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.68x = 26,459.55 × 11,053.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.68x = 292,483,336.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,483,336.51/17,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,584.75

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