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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,641.68, 26,468.55 and 11,059.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,641.68, 26,468.55 and 11,059.98 is: 16,593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,641.68 : 26,468.55 = 11,059.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,641.68/26,468.55 = 11,059.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,641.68x = 26,468.55 × 11,059.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,641.68x = 292,741,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,741,633.63/17,641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.75

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