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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.62, 26,481.88 and 11,085.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.62, 26,481.88 and 11,085.42 is: 16,628.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.62 : 26,481.88 = 11,085.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.62/26,481.88 = 11,085.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.62x = 26,481.88 × 11,085.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.62x = 293,562,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,562,762.19/17,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,628.10

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