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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.90, 26,476.36 and 11,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.90, 26,476.36 and 11,081.70 is: 16,622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.90 : 26,476.36 = 11,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.90/26,476.36 = 11,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.90x = 26,476.36 × 11,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.90x = 293,403,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,403,078.61/17,650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.56

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