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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637.68, 26,462.56 and 11,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637.68, 26,462.56 and 11,055.98 is: 16,587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637.68 : 26,462.56 = 11,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637.68/26,462.56 = 11,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637.68x = 26,462.56 × 11,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637.68x = 292,569,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,569,534.11/17,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,587.76

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