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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,723.43, 26,601.30 and 11,161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,723.43, 26,601.30 and 11,161.35 is: 16,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,723.43 : 26,601.30 = 11,161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,723.43/26,601.30 = 11,161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,723.43x = 26,601.30 × 11,161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,723.43x = 296,906,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,906,419.76/17,723.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.20

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