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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.22, 26,481.40 and 11,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.22, 26,481.40 and 11,068.70 is: 16,606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.22 : 26,481.40 = 11,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.22/26,481.40 = 11,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.22x = 26,481.40 × 11,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.22x = 293,114,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,114,512.10/17,650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,606.85

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