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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.38, 26,484.51 and 11,087.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.38, 26,484.51 and 11,087.17 is: 16,630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.38 : 26,484.51 = 11,087.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.38/26,484.51 = 11,087.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.38x = 26,484.51 × 11,087.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.38x = 293,638,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,638,264.74/17,656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.72

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