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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.38, 26,483.01 and 11,086.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.38, 26,483.01 and 11,086.17 is: 16,629.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.38 : 26,483.01 = 11,086.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.38/26,483.01 = 11,086.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.38x = 26,483.01 × 11,086.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.38x = 293,595,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,595,150.97/17,655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,629.22

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