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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.52, 24,362.76 and 11,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.52, 24,362.76 and 11,026 is: 15,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.52 : 24,362.76 = 11,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.52/24,362.76 = 11,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.52x = 24,362.76 × 11,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.52x = 268,623,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,623,791.76/17,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,209.55

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