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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,792.07, 26,632.74 and 11,204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,792.07, 26,632.74 and 11,204.41 is: 16,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,792.07 : 26,632.74 = 11,204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,792.07/26,632.74 = 11,204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,792.07x = 26,632.74 × 11,204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,792.07x = 298,404,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,404,138.38/17,792.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.75

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