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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.76, 26,489.56 and 11,090.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.76, 26,489.56 and 11,090.54 is: 16,635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.76 : 26,489.56 = 11,090.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.76/26,489.56 = 11,090.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.76x = 26,489.56 × 11,090.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.76x = 293,783,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,783,524.76/17,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,635.76

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