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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,706.30, 26,568.36 and 11,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,706.30, 26,568.36 and 11,041.08 is: 16,567.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,706.30 : 26,568.36 = 11,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,706.30/26,568.36 = 11,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,706.30x = 26,568.36 × 11,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,706.30x = 293,343,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,343,388.23/17,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,567.18

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