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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.48, 26,484.71 and 11,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.48, 26,484.71 and 11,087.28 is: 16,630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.48 : 26,484.71 = 11,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.48/26,484.71 = 11,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.48x = 26,484.71 × 11,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.48x = 293,643,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,643,340.05/17,656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,630.91

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