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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.90, 26,477.86 and 11,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.90, 26,477.86 and 11,082.70 is: 16,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.90 : 26,477.86 = 11,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.90/26,477.86 = 11,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.90x = 26,477.86 × 11,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.90x = 293,446,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,446,179.02/17,651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,624.06

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