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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.14, 26,015.54 and 11,077.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.14, 26,015.54 and 11,077.94 is: 16,644.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.14 : 26,015.54 = 11,077.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.14/26,015.54 = 11,077.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.14x = 26,015.54 × 11,077.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.14x = 288,198,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,198,591.19/17,315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.31

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